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M1.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kirtskhi, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 21:28:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Kirtskhi, Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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.

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