M4.1 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Takiay Jabary Subdistrict, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 20:27:41 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near Takiay Jabary Subdistrict on Aug 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near Takiay Jabary Subdistrict, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq) · 2026-08-01 20:27:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 20:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Takiay Jabary Subdistrict, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-01 20:27:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

Sulaymaniyah Governorate

City

Takiay Jabary Subdistrict

County

Chamchamal District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.33990, 44.75310

Temperature

33.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper than the regional average (16.9 km)

Regional average: 16.9 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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