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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 10:51PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 55 km ENE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 05:49PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 279 km NW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 09:03PM Baghdad) |
M 4.6 | 228 km NW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 03:41PM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 114 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 04:19PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 120 km WNW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 01:35PM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 271 km WNW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 07:21AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 104 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 12:56AM Baghdad) |
M 3.7 | 111 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 11:53PM Baghdad) |
M 4.4 | 120 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 07:06PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 236 km SSE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 01:58PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 286 km SSE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 03:22AM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 281 km NNW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 44 days ago (Feb 14 02:42PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 130 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 44 days ago (Feb 14 04:09AM Baghdad) |
M 3.7 | 55 km E from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 49 days ago (Feb 9 01:12AM Baghdad) |
M 2.7 | 277 km NNW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 50 days ago (Feb 8 11:49PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 66 km SE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 52 days ago (Feb 6 06:38PM Baghdad) |
M 3.2 | 72 km NNE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 56 days ago (Feb 2 02:17AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 213 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:39AM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 130 km W from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 61 days ago (Jan 28 10:37AM Baghdad) |
M 3.5 | 106 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 61 days ago (Jan 28 08:53AM Baghdad) |
M 2.8 | 235 km NNW from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 05:07AM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 106 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 04:11AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 104 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 04:02AM Baghdad) |
M 4.8 | 120 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 03:14AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 106 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Halabja Governorate
Halabja Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 394 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 | 366 | 92.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 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.
| 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 |
| Jul 22, 2018 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 127 km SSE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Jan 6, 2019 04:41PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 162 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Jan 11, 2018 09:59AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.5 | 208 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Dec 11, 2017 05:09PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.4 | 62 km SSE from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Apr 1, 2019 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 226 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Jan 11, 2018 11:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 207 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 193 km S from As Sulaymānīyah |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Halabja Governorate on the evening of March 21, 2025 at 22:51 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 55km east-northeast of As Sulaymānīyah at a depth of 10km 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, 394 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.
