# Earthquake and Political Tensions

- Place: As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq (35.5613, 45.4309)
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:37:31.599Z · expires 2026-11-14T21:37:31.599Z
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A 3-magnitude earthquake struck Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan, per the Iraqi News Agency (INA). The temblor was felt in the region's capital and prompted seismological monitoring.

In a separate development, PUK leader Talabani announced his withdrawal from the Iraqi Kurdistan government, reports Jerusalem Post. His departure adds to political volatility in the region.

Iraq is bracing for possible US-Iran war, with emergency military and civilian plans underway, English Aawsat notes. The country's airspace remains open despite recent military activity reported by 964media.

The thunderstorm in Sulaymaniyah, with 96% humidity and 2.9 km/h winds, has disrupted some local operations, according to Open-Meteo weather data.

## Sources

- [Iraq Braces for Possible US-Iran War with Emergency Military, Civilian Plans](https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5338393-iraq-braces-possible-us-iran-war-emergency-military-civilian-plans) · english.aawsat.com · 2026-11-06
- [PUK leader Talabani announces withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan government — Jerusalem Post](https://ua.news/en/dovkolo-svitu/lider-psk-talabani-zaiaviv-pro-vikhid-iz-uriadu-irakskogo-kurdistanu-jerusalem-post) · ua.news · 2026-11-07
- [Seismological Monitoring: 3-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Sulaymaniyah » Iraqi News Agency](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOMG10OTczeG1EZVNvSXlNWWxxMS1MT1hOdWZ6TzF0STNjdk1fVFR5aUg1ZkZSbFd6dVNBdTQ5Q0psVXIxZkwzWEZsdkYtc0QwbXJkOEh5dGNuQjQ0ZExYX3dueTZsX3A2YzJ6MEZfekJwZFZUSFhEWkdjbFR2c2dkb090VFFLa1Fja0J0TGkxUWhjSnJWam1zTWp3aG5Yc0ZOdS1WeGRweXRYNFU?oc=5) · ina.iq · 2026-11-07
- [Iraqi Kurdish leader Talabani leaves regional government](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQTlB3ekV3V2pwOE9rbVBud3dFcXF0ZDNSakFmdmZhX2J5VHJLUGczTEJVRU82N3UzM3FYOHJTbHdMenNaWXR6ZDZKTDNQNDAtRkhoZDVsN3RFRkV2N2YxTmZxdkNuWkVVQWR4QXZMdTh0dUp5V3FKYjJzcVhtQm9FU2RiN3dCYzREa3Y1U3AwNlB6cWFualFYeko3SE1QcG5JS1lZZmZTOU01akhnUnVCd3RnZw?oc=5) · saudigazette.com.sa · 2026-11-06
- [Iraq denies closing airspace as flight notice cites military activity](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiREFVX3lxTFBiVUFybDlBZ0lpQV96SEREXzl6bk1Lb180TWZkbGhqZHBDeWVWTmpWN1NDRS1GX0lNMWdGY1dEcjFZbTh3?oc=5) · en.964media.com · 2026-11-06

## Open data shown on the globe

- M4.4 earthquake · USGS · plate boundaries: Bird 2003: 10 km deep · 2 d ago · 2 quakes nearby this week · check: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=28.6,36.4&extent=42.6,54.4&range=week