Latest earthquakes near Kvemo Kartli, Georgia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kvemo Kartli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kvemo Kartli (also known as Քվեմո Քարթլիի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Kvemo Kartli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kvemo Kartli, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kvemo Kartli roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kvemo Kartli in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kvemo Kartli 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 Kvemo Kartli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kvemo Kartli 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 | 197 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.74% |
| 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 Kvemo Kartli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kvemo Kartli occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) east-northeast of Rustavi, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kvemo Kartli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 283 kilometers (176 mi) east-northeast of Rustavi. It is the strongest earthquake near Kvemo Kartli 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 Kvemo Kartli, 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 Kvemo Kartli.
Earthquakes by city in Kvemo Kartli
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia.
Use this regional Kvemo Kartli earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Marneuli.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kvemo Kartli.
When was the last earthquake in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kvemo Kartli on the night of May 9, 2024 at 03:59 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west-southwest of Rustavi at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kvemo Kartli, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kvemo Kartli, Georgia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kvemo Kartli on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-southwest of Rustavi at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kvemo Kartli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kvemo Kartli, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kvemo Kartli. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
