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Iraq · Duhok Governorate

M1.0 Earthquake near Zakho Central Subdistrict, Duhok Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 21:32:31 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.0 km
Source
EMSC

Duhok Governorate · Zakho Central Subdistrict

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About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Zakho Central Subdistrict, Duhok Governorate (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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 (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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries

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