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M2.8 Depth: 19.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Umm adh Dhiban, Nineveh Governorate (Iraq)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 05:00:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Umm adh Dhiban, Nineveh Governorate (Iraq). With a focal depth of about 20 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — close to 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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