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UAE's NCM records 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Iraq

Iraq is prone to earthquakes, particularly in its border regions with Iran, due to its location near the boundary the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates

Published: Sat 22 Nov 2025, 9:01 PM

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An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Iraq on Saturday, November22, according to the National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The tremor occurred at 8.29pm UAE time, at a depth of 30km.

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Iraq is prone to earthquakes, particularly in its border regions with Iran, due to its location near the boundary of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. 

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