Latest earthquakes near Kakheti, Georgia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kakheti, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kakheti? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kakheti (also known as Կախեթի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Kakheti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kakheti, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kakheti roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kakheti in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kakheti that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kakheti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kakheti 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 | 204 | 93.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 6.42% |
| 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 Kakheti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kakheti occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) east-northeast of Telavi, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kakheti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 160 kilometers (99 mi) east-northeast of Telavi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kakheti 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 Kakheti, 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 Kakheti.
Earthquakes by city in Kakheti
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kakheti, Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kakheti.
When was the last earthquake in Kakheti, Georgia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kakheti on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 20:40 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south of Telavi at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kakheti, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kakheti, Georgia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kakheti on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 13:12 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 160km west-northwest of Telavi at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kakheti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kakheti, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kakheti. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
