Latest earthquakes near Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia today
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Samtskhe-Javakheti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Samtskhe-Javakheti roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samtskhe-Javakheti in 2022. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samtskhe-Javakheti 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 Samtskhe-Javakheti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Samtskhe-Javakheti 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 | 155 | 96.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 3.73% |
| 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 Samtskhe-Javakheti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samtskhe-Javakheti occurred on Sep 27, 2022 18:08 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) south of Akhaltsikhe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samtskhe-Javakheti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south of Akhaltsikhe. It is the strongest earthquake near Samtskhe-Javakheti in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Samtskhe-Javakheti, 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 Samtskhe-Javakheti.
Earthquakes by city in Samtskhe-Javakheti
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samtskhe-Javakheti.
When was the last earthquake in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Samtskhe-Javakheti on the evening of January 29, 2025 at 22:53 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south-southwest of Akhaltsikhe at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Samtskhe-Javakheti on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southeast of Akhaltsikhe at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samtskhe-Javakheti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samtskhe-Javakheti. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
