Latest earthquakes near Imereti, Georgia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Imereti, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Imereti? If an earthquake is happening right now near Imereti (also known as Իմերեթի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Imereti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Imereti, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Imereti roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Imereti in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Imereti that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Imereti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Imereti during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 141 | 95.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Imereti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Imereti occurred on Sep 27, 2022 18:08 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) south of Kutaisi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Imereti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 83 kilometers (52 mi) south of Kutaisi. It is the strongest earthquake near Imereti in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Imereti, Georgia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Imereti.
Earthquakes by city in Imereti
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Imereti, Georgia.
Use this regional Imereti earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Samtredia, Zest’aponi and Ts’q’alt’ubo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Imereti.
When was the last earthquake in Imereti, Georgia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Imereti on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 06:36 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 251km southwest of Kutaisi at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Imereti, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Imereti, Georgia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Imereti on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 13:12 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-northeast of Kutaisi at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Imereti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Imereti, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Imereti. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
