Latest earthquakes near Shida Kartli, Georgia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shida Kartli, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shida Kartli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shida Kartli (also known as Շիդա Քարթլիի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Shida Kartli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shida Kartli, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shida Kartli roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shida Kartli in 2022. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shida Kartli that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shida Kartli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shida 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 | 175 | 95.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.37% |
| 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 Shida Kartli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shida Kartli occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) east of Gori, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shida Kartli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 64 kilometers (40 mi) east of Gori. It is the strongest earthquake near Shida 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 Shida 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 Shida Kartli.
Earthquakes by city in Shida Kartli
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shida Kartli, Georgia.
Use this regional Shida Kartli earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ts’khinvali and Khashuri.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shida Kartli.
When was the last earthquake in Shida Kartli, Georgia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shida Kartli on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 20:40 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 177km south-east of Gori at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shida Kartli, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shida Kartli, Georgia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shida Kartli on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 13:12 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 64km northwest of Gori at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shida Kartli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shida Kartli, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 183 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shida Kartli. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
