M4.2 earthquake — 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq on Jul 30, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.336, 44.529 |
| Time | Jul 30, 14:58 UTC |
| Location | 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgzc |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 8 km | Jul 31, 04:49 UTC | 17 km ESE of Kirkuk, Iraq |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.