M2.7 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near tyskhrab sghyr, mhafzt nynwy (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 19:43:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near tyskhrab sghyr, mhafzt nynwy (Iraq). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 19:43:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

mhafzt nynwy

City

tyskhrab sghyr

County

qdaʾ almwsl

Village

tyskhrab sghyr

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.40060, 43.39170

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 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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