Georgia earthquakes

M5.8 earthquake 10 km SW of Asp’indza, Georgia

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 10 km SW of Asp’indza, Georgia on Fri, Jan 9, 1925, 8:38 PM GMT+3 (17:38 UTC), 15 km (9 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
5.8 (mw), moderate
Local time
UTC
1925-01-09 17:38:32 UTC
Depth
15.0 km (9.3 mi), shallow
Epicenter
41.518° N, 43.150° E
Region
Georgia
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.20
Depth from
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem910326. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC.