Latest earthquakes near Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rustavi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rustavi, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Rustavi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rustavi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rustavi and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 09:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Rustavi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 208 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli 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 Rustavi roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rustavi in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rustavi 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 Rustavi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Rustavi 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 | 198 | 95.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 4.81% |
| 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 Rustavi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rustavi 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 Rustavi 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 Rustavi in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli 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 Rustavi.
Nearest earthquakes from Rustavi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli. 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 Rustavi.
When was the last earthquake in Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rustavi on the night of April 9, 2026 at 01:49 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north-east of Rustavi at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rustavi 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 Rustavi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli?
In the past 10 years, 208 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rustavi. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
