M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 12:39:11 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near k'akheti on Dec 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) · 2025-12-16 12:39:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) on December 16, 2025 at 12:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 12:39:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

City

k'akheti

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.74660, 45.65460

Temperature

2.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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Porak

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