Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 10.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION
Country overviewIraq
M1.2 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c2665c8676f069900daeb6089bd3ce3a67ac5aed
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 19:43:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.28390,
42.75670
Temperature
3.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Iraq
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
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