M2.0 Depth: 19.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near IRAQ (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 19:19:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 19:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near IRAQ (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

19.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 19:19:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

City

mhafzt nynwy

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.60280, 43.35110

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.6 km

19.6 km — close to 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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