M1.2 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near TURKEY-SYRIA-IRAQ BORDER REGION (Iraq)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 19:43:04 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

10.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 19:43:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.28390, 42.75670

Temperature

3.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.2 km

10.2 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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