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M3.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Qara Tamur, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 22:27:58 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Qara Tamur on Aug 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Qara Tamur, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq) · 2026-08-13 22:27:58 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Qara Tamur, Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Iraq) on August 13, 2026 at 22:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (16.7 km)
Regional average: 16.7 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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