Baghdad, Iraq – The General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring announced today, Tuesday, its periodic report on seismic activity recorded within Iraqi territory and surrounding areas. This report covers the period from July 7 to July 14, 2026.
Details of seismic activity
According to official data from the Seismological Monitoring Department, the agency recorded a total of 11 earthquakes during the past week. The report confirmed that these tremors ranged in magnitude from 1.3 to 2.9 on the Richter scale. The report also indicated that these levels represent normal seismic activity within the typical range for the region.
Monitoring and analysis efforts
This data is part of the oversight role of the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring in tracking geological changes and tectonic activity in the country. The seismic monitoring departments work around the clock to analyze aftershocks and pinpoint earthquake epicenters with high accuracy. These efforts contribute to building a precise geological database that helps in understanding the nature of seismic activity in Iraq.
Public safety and monitoring of developments
These periodic reports are part of the early warning and transparency system adopted by the Authority to ensure that citizens are informed of scientific facts, dispelling rumors. Experts at the Authority confirm that the tremors recorded at these levels are mild to minor. Furthermore, they emphasize that these tremors do not pose a direct threat to infrastructure or the safety of residents in the areas where they were recorded.
The authority continues to intensively monitor the movement of the Earth’s crust through its network of monitoring stations spread across the country’s governorates. It indicated that it will continue to issue periodic reports to ensure the documentation of all seismic activity and to provide up-to-date information to relevant authorities and the public. The authority also urges citizens to rely exclusively on official sources for information related to earthquakes. It further urges them to avoid circulating inaccurate news that could cause public anxiety.
