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M1.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near modzvi (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 23:55:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near modzvi (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 23:55:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
modzvi
Source
afad
Coordinates
42.27306, 43.42361
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 84 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 258 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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