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M1.8 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 18:46:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) on August 23, 2025 at 18:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 18:46:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
samtskhe-javakheti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.42920, 43.53440
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 19 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 177 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia

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