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M1.6 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 21:16:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 21:16:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.70390, 42.90440
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kazbek
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 236 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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