M2.1 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near sharەdێy sydەkan, parێzgay ھەwlێr (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 21:17:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near sharەdێy sydەkan, parێzgay ھەwlێr (Iraq). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

9.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-27 21:17:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

parێzgay ھەwlێr

City

sharەdێy sydەkan

County

qەzay sۆran

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.00000, 44.86890

Temperature

-2.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.3 km

9.3 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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