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M3.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Hahrzala, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 17:00:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Hahrzala, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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.

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