Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 11.7 km
- Source
- AFAD
qdaʾ aldwr
Country overviewIraq
M4.7 Earthquake near qdaʾ aldwr (Iraq)
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About this earthquake
On November 22, 2025 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near qdaʾ aldwr (Iraq). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by AFAD.
Details
ID
d652c1f41784bf655bf037e6da8315d96dcab132
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 16:29:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
qdaʾ aldwr
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.31056,
44.14861
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Iraq
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 19 Catalogue entries
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