Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 6.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Duhok Governorate · Mabzah
Country overviewIraq · Duhok Governorate
M1.9 Earthquake near Mabzah, Duhok Governorate (Iraq)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Mabzah, Duhok Governorate (Iraq) on October 23, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Iraq: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.
Details
ID
e60f11fb4f1fd5305d7d578cda2353f4dffaab50
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 22:11:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Mabzah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.96370,
43.41900
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Iraq
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
651
Country (24h)
Iraq
2