M1.7 Depth: 18.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near qadya, Duhok Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 16:33:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near qadya, Duhok Governorate (Iraq) on August 16, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

18.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 16:33:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

Duhok Governorate

City

qadya

County

Simele District

Village

qadya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.07280, 42.64180

Temperature

33.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.1 km

18.1 km — close to the regional average (16.7 km)

Regional average: 16.7 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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