Latest earthquakes near Halabja Governorate, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Halabja Governorate, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Halabja Governorate? If an earthquake is happening right now near Halabja Governorate (also known as As Sulaymānīyah), it will show up within minutes.
Halabja Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Halabja Governorate, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Halabja Governorate roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Halabja Governorate in 2018. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Halabja Governorate 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 Halabja Governorate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Halabja Governorate 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 | 363 | 92.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Halabja Governorate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Halabja Governorate 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 Halabja Governorate in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Halabja Governorate, 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 Halabja Governorate.
Earthquakes by city in Halabja Governorate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Halabja Governorate, Iraq.
Use this regional Halabja Governorate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hajiawa, Jamjamāl, Ḩalabja and Baynjiwayn.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Halabja Governorate.
When was the last earthquake in Halabja Governorate, Iraq?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Halabja Governorate on the night of February 21, 2025 at 03:22 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northwest of As Sulaymānīyah at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Halabja Governorate, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Halabja Governorate, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Halabja Governorate 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 Halabja Governorate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Halabja Governorate, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 391 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Halabja Governorate. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
