M3.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-06-04 17:18:12 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION on Jun 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) · 2025-06-04 17:18:12 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2025 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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

M3.8

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-04 17:18:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.02440, 42.43690

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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