M1.7 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i, kvemo kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 05:40:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 05:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i, kvemo kartli (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

6.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 05:40:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

kvemo kartli

City

dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i

County

dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

afad

Coordinates

41.37917, 44.05583

Temperature

-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.4 km

6.4 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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