A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck western Georgia on June 23 early morning, causing tremors that were felt across the area and prompting local authorities to monitor the situation closely.

The earthquake was recorded at 08:07 (GMT+4) near the village of Khonchiori in western Georgia. The quake's epicenter was located at a depth of approximately 20 kilometers beneath the surface, The Caspian Post reports via Jnews.

As of now, no casualties or significant damage have been reported. Emergency services continue assessing the affected area, while residents reported feeling the tremors in nearby communities.

Georgia is situated in a seismically active region and periodically experiences earthquakes of varying intensity due to its location within the complex tectonic zone of the Caucasus.