M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near salajuri, mtskheta-mtianeti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 22:56:19 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near salajuri on Feb 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near salajuri, mtskheta-mtianeti (Georgia) · 2026-02-27 22:56:19 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near salajuri, mtskheta-mtianeti (Georgia) on February 27, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-27 22:56:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

mtskheta-mtianeti

City

salajuri

County

dushetis munitsip'alit'et'i

Village

salajuri

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.42000, 44.62300

Temperature

-10.9°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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