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M1.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 22:18:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — deeper than 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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