M2.1 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near qryt, Nineveh Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 10:33:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near qryt, Nineveh Governorate (Iraq) on June 28, 2026 at 10:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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

M2.1

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2026-06-28 10:33:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iraq

State

Nineveh Governorate

City

qryt

County

Sinjar District

Village

qryt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.37610, 41.90860

Temperature

38.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 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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