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Iraq · Sulaymaniyah Governorate

M3.2 Earthquake near Pash Bard, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-09-30 00:20:36 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.5 km
Source
AFAD

Sulaymaniyah Governorate · Pash Bard

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Pash Bard, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq) on September 30, 2026 at 00:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

ID
46265b24d5c7a8ef9a57936114b98601d773d122
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 00:20:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iraq
State
Sulaymaniyah Governorate
City
Pash Bard
County
Penjwen District
Village
Pash Bard
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.80533, 45.83350
Temperature
10.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 km
35.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries

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