Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Samtskhe-Javakheti · Ninotsminda Municipality
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M3.1 Earthquake near Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti (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.
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Details
ID
9925858aa5507f1b5fef3636496a0a7dc62972be
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 20:34:49 UTC
Local time
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State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.24800,
43.74500
Temperature
10.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
Of 30 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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