M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near akhalsopeli, imereti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 00:07:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near akhalsopeli, imereti (Georgia) on May 15, 2026 at 00:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-15 00:07:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

imereti

City

akhalsopeli

County

t'q'ibulis munitsip'alit'et'i

Village

akhalsopeli

Source

afad

Coordinates

42.29083, 42.92556

Temperature

11.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than 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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