Latest earthquakes near Dihok, Duhok today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dihok, Duhok, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dihok? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dihok, it will show up within minutes.
Dihok Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dihok, Duhok in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dihok roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dihok in 2020. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dihok that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dihok in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dihok 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 | 93.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dihok
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dihok 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 Dihok 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 Dihok in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dihok, Duhok 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 Dihok.
Nearest earthquakes from Dihok
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dihok, Duhok. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dihok.
When was the last earthquake in Dihok, Duhok?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dihok on the morning of May 7, 2024 at 07:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north of Dihok at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dihok, Duhok in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dihok, Duhok?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dihok 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 Dihok since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dihok, Duhok?
In the past 10 years, 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dihok. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
