Latest earthquakes near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia today
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Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti in 2022. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti 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 Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti 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 | 102 | 95.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.67% |
| 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 Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti occurred on Sep 27, 2022 18:08 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-southeast of Zugdidi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-southeast of Zugdidi. It is the strongest earthquake near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti 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 Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, 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 Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti.
Earthquakes by city in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia.
Use this regional Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including P’ot’i and Senak’i.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti.
When was the last earthquake in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti on the afternoon of May 5, 2024 at 15:03 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east-northeast of Zugdidi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 13:12 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 148km east of Zugdidi at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
