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M3.6 Depth: 10.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 14:13:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near samegrelo-zemo svaneti on Aug 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) · 2025-08-20 14:13:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) on August 20, 2025 at 14:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 14:13:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
samegrelo-zemo svaneti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.33360, 42.13590
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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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