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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 20:34:49 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Ninotsminda Municipality on Jul 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia) · 2026-07-21 20:34:49 UTC

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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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 km)
Regional average: 9 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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