M4.2 Earthquake 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq — July 30, 2026
2026-07-30 14:58:26 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 5:58 PM UTC+3 local
On July 30, 2026 at 14:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 35.3364°, 44.5290°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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44.5290°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Kirkuk, Iraq?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq on July 30, 2026 at 14:58 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tgzc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 30, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 19 km SE of Kirkuk, Iraq — July 30, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tgzc/