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Iraq · Erbil Governorate

M1.3 Earthquake near Mergasur District, Erbil Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 21:45:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.6 km
Source
EMSC

Erbil Governorate · Mergasur District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Mergasur District, Erbil Governorate (Iraq) on September 29, 2026 at 21:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
73e8ad3712c020c9fd8ca9d5cce19ffe01dddcaa
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 21:45:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iraq
State
Erbil Governorate
City
Mergasur District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.02200, 44.01020
Temperature
12.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

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