Latest earthquakes near Kutaisi, Imereti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kutaisi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kutaisi, it will show up within minutes.
Kutaisi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kutaisi, Imereti 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 Kutaisi roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kutaisi in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kutaisi 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 Kutaisi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kutaisi 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 | 137 | 95.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.2% |
| 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 Kutaisi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kutaisi occurred on Feb 13, 2022 22:25 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 165 kilometers (103 mi) south-east of Kutaisi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kutaisi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 83 kilometers (52 mi) south-east of Kutaisi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kutaisi 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 Kutaisi, Imereti 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 Kutaisi.
Nearest earthquakes from Kutaisi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kutaisi, Imereti. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kutaisi.
When was the last earthquake in Kutaisi, Imereti?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kutaisi on the morning of May 16, 2024 at 08:40 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southwest of Kutaisi at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kutaisi, Imereti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kutaisi, Imereti?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kutaisi 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 Kutaisi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kutaisi, Imereti?
In the past 10 years, 143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kutaisi. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
