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M1.8 Earthquake near IRAQ (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 20:47:16 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near IRAQ (Iraq) on June 26, 2025 at 20:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
85b0796fff38544beb6b5c1d95f68d9ddfc36dee
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 20:47:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iraq
City
mhafzt nynwy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.64000, 43.39890
Temperature
30.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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