M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 09:57:19 UTC Local time: —

M3.9 earthquake near kvemo kartli on Dec 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.9 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) · 2025-12-28 09:57:19 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) on December 28, 2025 at 09:57 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

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 09:57:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

City

kvemo kartli

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.42330, 43.96450

Temperature

-4.8°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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