The 4.9 magnitude earthquake could be felt in Sulaimani and Halabja, as well as the bordering areas between Iran and the region at about 08:53 a.m.

According to the data provided by various observation institutions, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Initial reports say that the earthquake has caused no damages.

Kurdistan Region and Rojhilan (Eastern Kurdistan) was hit with a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on November 12 which killed 483 people and injured 12 thousand.