M2.1 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near akhaltsikhis munitsip'alit'et'i, samtskhe-javakheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 19:32:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near akhaltsikhis munitsip'alit'et'i, samtskhe-javakheti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-20 19:32:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

samtskhe-javakheti

City

akhaltsikhis munitsip'alit'et'i

County

akhaltsikhis munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.77230, 43.03400

Temperature

13.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — deeper 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

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