| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.5 km |
| Coordinates | 37.421, 42.965 |
| UTC time | 2012-08-05 20:37:23.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 5, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iraq on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 20:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Zakho (Iraq - IQ), about 39.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 42.965 and latitude 37.421.
| Location | Zakho |
| Country | Iraq (IQ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-08-05
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