Latest earthquakes near Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iraq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iraq (also known as عراق), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 26 01:37PM Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 207 km NE from Al Başrah al Qadīmah |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 09:54AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 277 km NNW from Mosul |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 26 04:23AM Baghdad) |
M 2.9 | 187 km W from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 02:27AM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 274 km N from Mosul |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 12:58AM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 285 km NNW from Dihok |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:33PM Baghdad) |
M 2.5 | 283 km NNW from Dihok |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:59PM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 152 km N from Dihok |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 01:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 269 km NNE from Mosul |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:10AM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 291 km NE from Al Başrah al Qadīmah |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:52AM Baghdad) |
M 2.3 | 232 km NW from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 10:51PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 55 km ENE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 02:01PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 145 km NNW from Dihok |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 06:09AM Baghdad) |
M 2.3 | 279 km NNW from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 10:42PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 289 km NNW from Dihok |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 03:00PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 272 km E from Al Fāw |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 05:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 281 km N from Mosul |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 02:14PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 283 km NNE from Dihok |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 176 km S from Basrah |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 10:40PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 290 km N from Mosul |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 05:49PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 17 km NW from Dihok |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 04:14PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 273 km E from Al Fāw |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 04:50AM Baghdad) |
M 2.3 | 298 km NNE from Dihok |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 03:05AM Baghdad) |
M 2.7 | 281 km NNE from Dihok |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 07:28AM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 207 km ENE from Al Başrah al Qadīmah |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 02:08PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 148 km NNW from Dihok |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Iraq
Iraq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 104 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iraq roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iraq in 2018. A total of 195 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iraq that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iraq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iraq during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 982 | 93.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 5.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iraq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iraq occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 87 kilometers (54 mi) south-east of As Sulaymānīyah, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iraq in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Iraq in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Iraq.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2017 09:18PM (Baghdad) |
M 7.3 | 87 km SE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Nov 25, 2018 07:37PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.3 | 137 km SSE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Aug 26, 2018 01:13AM (Baghdad) |
M 6.0 | 129 km SE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Feb 23, 2020 07:00PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.0 | 265 km NNE from Mosul |
| Jan 28, 2023 09:14PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.9 | 261 km NNE from Erbil |
| Jul 22, 2018 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 127 km SSE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Feb 23, 2020 08:53AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 261 km NNE from Mosul |
| Apr 18, 2021 09:41AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 288 km ESE from Al Başrah al Qadīmah |
| Jan 18, 2023 01:08PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.7 | 263 km NNE from Erbil |
| Jul 8, 2019 10:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 217 km NE from Al Başrah al Qadīmah |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Iraq
Earthquakes by region of Iraq
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Iraq.
- Al Anbar (Al Anbār)
- Al Muthanná
- Al Qādisīyah
- An Najaf
- Arbīl
- Baghdad (Baghdād)
- Basra (Muḩāfaz̧at al Başrah)
- Bābil
- Dhi Qar (Dhī Qār)
- Diyālá
- Duhok (Dihok)
- Halabja Governorate (As Sulaymānīyah)
- Karbalāʼ
- Kirkuk
- Maysan (Maysān)
- Nineveh (Nīnawá)
- Salah ad Din (Şalāḩ ad Dīn)
- Wāsiţ
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iraq.
When was the last earthquake in Iraq?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Iraq on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-east of Al Başrah al Qadīmah at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iraq on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south-east of As Sulaymānīyah at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iraq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 1045 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iraq. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
