M2.2 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 16:32:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 16:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — deeper than the regional average (8.7 km)
Regional average: 8.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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