Latest earthquakes near Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Akhaltsikhe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Akhaltsikhe (also known as Ախալցխա), it will show up within minutes.
Akhaltsikhe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti 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 Akhaltsikhe roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Akhaltsikhe in 2022. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti 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 Akhaltsikhe.
Nearest earthquakes from Akhaltsikhe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti. 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 Akhaltsikhe.
When was the last earthquake in Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Akhaltsikhe 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 Akhaltsikhe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti?
In the past 10 years, 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akhaltsikhe. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
