M3.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-07-19 17:51:47 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION on Jul 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) · 2025-07-19 17:51:47 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq) on July 19, 2025 at 17:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-19 17:51:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.15720, 42.81970

Temperature

31.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Nemrut Dagi

Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
Tenduruk Dagi

Distance: 261 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
Karaca Dag

Distance: 270 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'957 m ·Turkiye
Ararat

Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
Vaiyots-Sar

Distance: 375 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
Aragats

Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia

Historic earthquake map · Iraq

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Iraq

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

613

Country (24h)