M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Iraq (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 16:29:11 UTC Local time: —

M4.6 earthquake near mhafzt slah aldyn on Nov 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.6 Earthquake near Iraq (Iraq) · 2025-11-22 16:29:11 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Iraq (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-22 16:29:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

City

mhafzt slah aldyn

Source

gfz

Coordinates

34.91000, 43.89000

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (17 km)

Regional average: 17 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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