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M2.7 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:43:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO). With a focal depth of about 15 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

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:43:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.28160, 43.90920
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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

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    Distance: 144 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
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    Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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