Latest earthquakes near Iraq today

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List of latest earthquakes near Iraq.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 09:42AM
(Baghdad)
M 3.0 32 km WNW
from Dihok
Nov 27, 2023 08:18PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.7 86 km WNW
from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
Nov 26, 2023 06:36AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 262 km N
from Mosul
Nov 24, 2023 02:03PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 182 km NW
from Dihok
Nov 24, 2023 09:13AM
(Baghdad)
M 4.3 110 km NNE
from Al ‘Amārah
Nov 24, 2023 06:43AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 256 km NNE
from Dihok
Nov 23, 2023 02:15AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.4 144 km NW
from Dihok
Nov 22, 2023 09:57PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.0 266 km NW
from Dihok
Nov 22, 2023 01:40PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.8 268 km NNE
from Erbil
Nov 21, 2023 12:01AM
(Baghdad)
M 3.4 259 km N
from Mosul
Nov 19, 2023 11:16AM
(Baghdad)
M 3.2 224 km WNW
from Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
Nov 19, 2023 04:40AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.9 265 km NNE
from Erbil
Nov 19, 2023 12:14AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.6 265 km NNW
from Dihok
Nov 18, 2023 06:08PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.6 264 km N
from Mosul
Nov 16, 2023 02:31PM
(Baghdad)
M 3.4 71 km ENE
from Dihok
Nov 16, 2023 12:33PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.0 82 km NE
from Dihok
Nov 16, 2023 11:48AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 276 km N
from Mosul
Nov 16, 2023 12:48AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.6 275 km NNE
from Erbil
Nov 15, 2023 06:37PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 174 km N
from Dihok
Nov 15, 2023 05:42AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.5 46 km N
from Dihok
Nov 15, 2023 01:13AM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 262 km NNW
from Dihok
Nov 11, 2023 10:15PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.4 275 km NNE
from Erbil
Nov 10, 2023 06:36PM
(Baghdad)
M 5.2 116 km NNE
from Al ‘Amārah
Nov 10, 2023 01:29PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.2 268 km N
from Mosul
Nov 9, 2023 09:42PM
(Baghdad)
M 2.0 150 km N
from Erbil

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Iraq

Recent Iraq Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iraq. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iraq and elsewhere.

Iraq Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
116 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 28, 2023 09:42

Average

A total of 1162 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 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Iraq with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Iraq (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1083 93.2%
Mag. 5 73 6.28%
Mag. 6 5 0.43%
Mag. 7 1 0.09%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Iraq

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Nov 12, 2017 21:18.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Nov 24, 1976 15:22.

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.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:22, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-east of Dihok. It is the strongest earthquake near Iraq in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 18, 2014 05:32AM
(Baghdad)
M 6.2 109 km NNE
from Al ‘Amārah
Aug 26, 2018 01:13AM
(Baghdad)
M 6.0 129 km SE
from As Sulaymānīyah
Aug 18, 2014 09:08PM
(Baghdad)
M 6.0 98 km NNE
from Al ‘Amārah
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

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Iraq

Earthquakes by region of Iraq

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Iraq.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iraq.

When was the last earthquake in Iraq?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iraq on the morning of November 28, 2023 at 09:42 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 32km west-northwest of Dihok at a depth of 7km 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 afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:22 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-northeast of Dihok at a depth of 36km 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, 1162 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iraq. This averages to 116 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.