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M2.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near IRAQ

UTC time: 2026-04-08 21:24:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near IRAQ on April 8, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 21:24:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.72560, 42.41060
Temperature
12.3°C

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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
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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