M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 20:56:53 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i on Jan 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia) · 2026-01-18 20:56:53 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 20:56:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

k'akheti

City

dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i

County

dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

afad

Coordinates

41.27694, 46.15528

Temperature

-1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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