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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ortasheni, Shida Kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 07:55:45 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Ortasheni on Sep 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Ortasheni, Shida Kartli (Georgia) · 2026-09-04 07:55:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ortasheni, Shida Kartli (Georgia). 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
2026-09-04 07:55:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
State
Shida Kartli
City
Ortasheni
County
Gori Municipality
Village
Ortasheni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.00230, 44.08300
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.2 km)
Regional average: 9.2 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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    Distance: 206 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
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