M1.3 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near sakartvelo (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 22:32:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 15, 2026 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near sakartvelo (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

6.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 22:32:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

City

sakartvelo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.65390, 41.56500

Temperature

7.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.8 km

6.8 km — close to 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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