M2.1 Depth: 8.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-20 14:20:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near ninots'mindis munitsip'alit'et'i, samtskhe-javakheti (Georgia) on January 20, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 14:20:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

samtskhe-javakheti

City

ninots'mindis munitsip'alit'et'i

County

ninots'mindis munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.19450, 43.86110

Temperature

-10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 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

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