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M2.2 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Akrotiri (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 12:24:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 12:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Akrotiri (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower 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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