Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 6.8 km
- Source
- AFAD
Erbil Governorate · Great Ilinjagh
Country overviewIraq · Erbil Governorate
M2.7 Earthquake near Great Ilinjagh, Erbil Governorate (Iraq)
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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.
Details
ID
661d34b015e82e93558ffa2d87fd086ca4a0e7dc
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 15:08:26 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
afad
Coordinates
35.95083,
44.49194
Temperature
37.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
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