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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Markhiaul, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 09:50:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Markhiaul on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Markhiaul, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia (Georgia) · 2026-08-19 09:50:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Markhiaul, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 09:50:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
State
Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia
City
Markhiaul
Village
Markhiaul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.99400, 41.15200
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 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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