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M2.0 Earthquake near Tskordza, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 05:57:02 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Tskordza, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia) on September 18, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
9270d19b73377b682fb488f5ce78f1a4b924f756
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 05:57:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
State
Samtskhe-Javakheti
City
Tskordza
County
Akhaltsikhe Municipality
Village
Tskordza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.59370, 43.07870
Temperature
17.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — close to the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 52 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
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    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 217 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 52 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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