M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-06-30 16:14:56 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION on Jun 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) · 2025-06-30 16:14:56 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near IRAN-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) on June 30, 2025 at 16:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-30 16:14:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.04300, 44.69950

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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