Latest earthquakes near Kirkuk today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kirkuk, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kirkuk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kirkuk (also known as کرکوک), it will show up within minutes.
Kirkuk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kirkuk in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kirkuk roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kirkuk in 2018. A total of 119 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kirkuk 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 | 345 | 92.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kirkuk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kirkuk occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 155 kilometers (96 mi) east-southeast of Kirkuk, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kirkuk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk.
Nearest earthquakes from Kirkuk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kirkuk. 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 Kirkuk.
When was the last earthquake in Kirkuk?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kirkuk on the morning of January 19, 2026 at 07:48 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 195km northwest of Kirkuk at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kirkuk in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kirkuk?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kirkuk on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 155km east-southeast of Kirkuk at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kirkuk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kirkuk?
In the past 10 years, 372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kirkuk. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
