Georgian seismologists logged a trio of earthquakes in the country’s western region and another event in the south over the last day. The information comes from the Georgia National Seismic Monitoring Center on its official site. [Citation: Georgian National Seismic Monitoring Center]
A 3.1 magnitude quake struck southern Georgia at 16:55 Moscow time, according to the center. The epicenter was two kilometers from Akhalkalaki, with the focus at a depth of five kilometers. This sequence highlights how even moderate quakes can ripple through populated zones and nearby infrastructure.
Within a 24 hour period, earthquakes of magnitudes 4.4 and 4.3 were recorded in Georgia’s western region. Their epicenter lay in the small urban-type settlement of Bakhmaro. Earlier, a magnitude 4.3 event occurred in the Guria region, underscoring active seismicity across the area and the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness [Citation: Georgian National Seismic Monitoring Center].
In Turkey, February 6 brought multiple earthquakes, with the strongest reaching magnitudes 7.6 and 7.7. Latest assessments report a high number of fatalities, with the death toll advancing to tens of thousands. The disaster affected critical transport infrastructure, including the sole runway at Hatay airport, which sustained destruction during the shaking. [Citation: Turkish seismic disaster reports]
Earlier satellite analyses from Roscosmos depicted the earthquake-impacted zone around Hatay airport, revealing flooding and widespread damage in the surrounding area. These images illustrate how seismic events can disrupt airports and adjacent communities, complicating relief efforts and swift access for aid. [Citation: Roscosmos satellite data on Hatay region aftermath]