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Georgia · Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti

M3.3 Earthquake near Iri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 03:35:54 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti · Iri

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M3.3 Earthquake near Iri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (Georgia) · 2026-07-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.3 Earthquake near Iri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (Georgia) · 2026-07-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Iri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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 (9.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kazbek
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 107 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 274 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

Radius · 50 km

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Airports

  • Ambrolauri AirportGeorgia · UGAM
    35.1 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Georgia

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries

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