Latest earthquakes near Duhok, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Duhok, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Duhok? If an earthquake is happening right now near Duhok (also known as Dihok), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Duhok Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Duhok. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Duhok and elsewhere.
Sep 24, 2026 10:40AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Şanlıurfa in Türkiye.
Duhok Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Duhok, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Duhok roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Duhok in 2020. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Duhok that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Duhok in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Duhok 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 | 205 | 92.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Duhok
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Duhok occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-northeast of Dihok, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Duhok in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:22, 267 kilometers (166 mi) north-northeast of Dihok. It is the strongest earthquake near Duhok in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Duhok, 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 Duhok.
Earthquakes by city in Duhok
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Duhok, Iraq.
Use this regional Duhok earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zaxo and Batifa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Duhok.
When was the last earthquake in Duhok, Iraq?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Duhok on the afternoon of September 25, 2026 at 13:05 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 287km northwest of Dihok at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Duhok, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Duhok, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Duhok 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 Duhok since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Duhok, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Duhok. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
