QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem901322
USGS iscgem901322
7 May 1940, 23:23
15 km SE of Khashuri, Georgia
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 15 km depth.
Published location
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41.900000, 43.742000
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Event ID
iscgem901322
Coordinates
41.9, 43.742
Network
iscgem
Significance
558