M2.7 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Great Ilinjagh, Erbil Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 15:08:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 15:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Great Ilinjagh, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (17.4 km)
Regional average: 17.4 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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