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M2.1 Earthquake near Dadeshi, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 08:36:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 29, 2026 at 08:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Dadeshi, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

ID
bc23a33a4f667cd526a7fefdec955fb4a16e0c58
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 08:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
State
Samtskhe-Javakheti
City
Dadeshi
County
Akhalkalaki Municipality
Village
Dadeshi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.30940, 43.40940
Temperature
12.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 176 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 221 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 46 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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