M1.9 Depth: 10.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near vaniskedi (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 09:29:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near vaniskedi (Georgia) on November 17, 2025 at 09:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 09:29:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

City

vaniskedi

Source

afad

Coordinates

41.93917, 42.17750

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.1 km

10.1 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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