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M1.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Sinuni (Shamal) Subdistrict, Nineveh Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 01:28:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Sinuni (Shamal) Subdistrict, Nineveh Governorate (Iraq) on July 11, 2026 at 01:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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