Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- AFAD
nahyt mrkz qdaʾ albʿaj
Country overviewIraq
M2.0 Earthquake near nahyt mrkz qdaʾ albʿaj (Iraq)
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About this earthquake
On September 26, 2025 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near nahyt mrkz qdaʾ albʿaj (Iraq). 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
79149def3d84f5efdd524a46bd7f54673d6f189b
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 02:52:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
nahyt mrkz qdaʾ albʿaj
Source
afad
Coordinates
36.10861,
41.46806
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
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