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Iraq · Erbil Governorate

M2.6 Earthquake near Mergasur District, Erbil Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 10:49:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.0 km
Source
EMSC

Erbil Governorate · Mergasur District

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About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Mergasur District, Erbil Governorate (Iraq). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
54acc762dc48d4c5e665072d37f718ed0db7d5c9
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 10:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iraq
State
Erbil Governorate
City
Mergasur District
Village
Ardelke
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.05380, 43.91550
Temperature
29.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

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