M2.0 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near wrdyt, mhafzt nynwy (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 06:13:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near wrdyt, mhafzt nynwy (Iraq) on January 27, 2026 at 06:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-27 06:13:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

mhafzt nynwy

City

wrdyt

County

sharۆchkەy shngal

Village

wrdyt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.30610, 41.71750

Temperature

9.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 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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