M1.4 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near kany ڕwhal, parێzgay dھۆk (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 23:33:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near kany ڕwhal, parێzgay dھۆk (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 23:33:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

parێzgay dھۆk

City

kany ڕwhal

County

qەzay zakhۆ

Village

kany ڕwhal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.07670, 42.63690

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 km

5.8 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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