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M1.5 Depth: 13.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near BLACK SEA, OFFSHORE GEORGIA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 03:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near BLACK SEA, OFFSHORE GEORGIA on May 11, 2026 at 03:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 03:12:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.73720, 41.59330
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 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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