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M2.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 17:56:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) on March 18, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M2.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 17:56:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.24220, 43.86460
Temperature
-5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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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