M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 09:26:27 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near mtskheta-mtianeti on Dec 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) · 2025-12-18 09:26:27 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 10 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

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 09:26:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

City

mtskheta-mtianeti

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.86510, 44.61650

Temperature

5.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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