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M2.5 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ninots'mindis munitsip'alit'et'i (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 18:09:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near ninots'mindis munitsip'alit'et'i (Georgia) on September 4, 2025 at 18:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 18:09:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
ninots'mindis munitsip'alit'et'i
Source
afad
Coordinates
41.17528, 43.93333
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (8.9 km)
Regional average: 8.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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