Iraq

Iraq – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
3
Latest UTC: 2026-02-20 08:46:02
Strongest
M4.7
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Country rank
#63
10 quakes in 2026 · out of 63 countries
Averages
M2.64 · 18 km
 

Overview – Iraq

The latest recorded earthquake in Iraq was on 2026-02-20 at 08:46 UTC in محافظة ديالى with magnitude M4.4.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in محافظة نینوى (3), followed by پارێزگای دھۆک (3).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Iraq reached magnitude M4.7 on 2025-11-22.

All-time events
48
Strongest
M4.7
Latest (UTC)
2026-02-20 08:46:02 UTC

Strongest – Iraq

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M4.7 —
UTC: 2025-11-22 16:29:14 UTC · Depth: 35 km

Map – Iraq

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Iraq.

Recent earthquakes – Iraq

Showing the latest 3 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.4 Depth: 9 km
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محافظة ديالى · عبد الجاسم

Time (UTC) 2026-02-20 08:46:02 UTC
Coordinates 34.098, 45.243
Source emsc
M1.8 Depth: 7 km
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پارێزگای دھۆک · شیناڤە

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 07:49:39 UTC
Coordinates 37.129, 42.506
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 7 km
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پارێزگای ھەولێر · کۆیلە

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 10:12:24 UTC
Coordinates 36.528, 44.894
Source afad

Choman, Erbil (Irak) - [75.20 km] Şemdinli (Hakkari)

Charts – Iraq

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
0
2025-05
4
2025-06
5
2025-07
4
2025-08
4
2025-09
5
2025-10
3
2025-11
10
2025-12
3
2026-01
7
2026-02
3
2026-03
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
16
2-3
17
3-4
6
4-5
9
5-6
0
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
46
70-300
2
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Iraq

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. محافظة نینوى
    Events: 16
  2. پارێزگای ھەولێر
    Events: 7
  3. محافظة ديالى
    Events: 3
  4. پارێزگای دھۆک
    Events: 3
  5. محافظة صلاح الدين
    Events: 2

FAQ – Iraq

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Iraq?
The newest entry in our database for Iraq is dated 2026-02-20 08:46:02 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Iraq?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Iraq reached magnitude M4.7.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Iraq?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 48 recorded earthquakes for Iraq (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Iraq?
Across all recorded events in Iraq, the average magnitude is M2.64 and the average depth is 18 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Iraq to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Iraq

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