Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
mhafzt slah aldyn
Country overviewIraq
M4.6 Earthquake near Iraq (Iraq)
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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.
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Details
ID
0ebc4a4816d7ea50c52e577b2db296b1912c7930
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 16:29:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
mhafzt slah aldyn
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.91000,
43.89000
Temperature
14.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
Iraq
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries
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