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M1.8 Depth: 36.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lysos, Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 15:26:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 15:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Lysos, Cyprus (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 37 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.9 km
Shallow
36.9 km
36.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.5 km)
Regional average: 25.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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