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M4.4 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near ʿbd aljasm, mhafzt dyaly (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 08:46:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near ʿbd aljasm, mhafzt dyaly (Iraq). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 08:46:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Iraq
State
mhafzt dyaly
City
ʿbd aljasm
County
qdaʾ khanqyn
Village
ʿbd aljasm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.09790, 45.24290
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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