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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 21:17:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2025 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 21:17:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
ach'aris avt'onomiuri resp'ublik'a
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.75480, 42.06350
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 296 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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