Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lower Kartli · Velispiri
Country overviewGeorgia · Lower Kartli
M2.1 Earthquake near Velispiri, Lower Kartli (Georgia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Velispiri, Lower Kartli (Georgia) on August 1, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.
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Details
ID
a0b2289ffb316d8afa02ffa0bea2cd4fab574269
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 11:07:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Velispiri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.46610,
44.07970
Temperature
17.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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
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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, 47 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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