Earthquakes in Iraq Are Mild, No Cause for Concern – Meteorological Organization

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7-02-2025, 20:22

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Baghdad -INA
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology said ongoing seismic activity in the country remains mild due to its location in a geologically stable region.

"The northeastern areas of Iraq lie within tectonic plate convergence zones, where fault lines and fractures contribute to occasional earthquakes," Amer Al-Jabri, the Organization’s media director, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA).

Specialized committees regularly visit affected areas to assess seismic activity, including tremors influenced by neighboring countries, Al-Jabri said.

"Our region is geologically safe. These tremors are a natural result of the Earth's movements, which dissipate seismic energy, making quakes minor and mostly imperceptible," he added.

Recent mild tremors have been recorded in Kalar, Jamjamal, Mandali, Khanaqin, and Badra, but none have caused significant impact.