M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near shua gora, guria (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 08:19:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near shua gora, guria (Georgia) on February 3, 2026 at 08:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-03 08:19:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

guria

City

shua gora

County

chokhat'auris munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.90030, 42.57220

Temperature

5.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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