Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
k'akheti · akhmet'is munitsip'alit'et'i
Country overviewGeorgia · k'akheti
M3.8 Earthquake near akhmet'is munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia)
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About this earthquake
On April 8, 2026 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near akhmet'is munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia). 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e09bc35419497009e5f5a98c34bee726fe0082d0
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 22:50:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
k'akheti
City
akhmet'is munitsip'alit'et'i
County
akhmet'is munitsip'alit'et'i
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.47000,
45.63000
Temperature
-4.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
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