M3.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 21:52:45 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near parێzgay ھەwlێr on Oct 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) · 2025-10-26 21:52:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) on October 26, 2025 at 21:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 21:52:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

City

parێzgay ھەwlێr

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.85970, 44.31390

Temperature

12.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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