Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shida Kartli · Ortasheni
Country overviewGeorgia · Shida Kartli
M3.1 Earthquake near Ortasheni, Shida Kartli (Georgia)
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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
ID
6c47f6f5f5531d101a98d3464d2aa07f78ac9f9d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 07:55:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ortasheni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.00230,
44.08300
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
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