Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
CYPRUS REGION
Country overviewCyprus
M2.0 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus) on May 15, 2025 at 04:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
02eabddebd0f4d66519e0cd6744266e36e418a87
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 04:19:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.42500,
32.81860
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — shallower than the regional average (25 km)
Regional average: 25 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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