M1.7 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near sakartvelo (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 02:44:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 02:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near sakartvelo (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 6 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

M1.7

Depth

6.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 02:44:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

City

sakartvelo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.60810, 41.37330

Temperature

4.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.1 km

6.1 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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