M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near chigho, k'akheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 21:20:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.3 earthquake near chigho on Apr 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.3 Earthquake near chigho, k'akheti (Georgia) · 2026-04-08 21:20:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near chigho, k'akheti (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 21:20:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

k'akheti

City

chigho

County

akhmet'is munitsip'alit'et'i

Village

chigho

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.45000, 45.63000

Temperature

-4.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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