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M1.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 19:25:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) on August 11, 2025 at 19:25 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 19:25:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
samtskhe-javakheti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.56030, 43.11030
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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