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M1.5 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 23:42:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 23:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — close to the regional average (9.2 km)
Regional average: 9.2 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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