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M2.6 Depth: 54.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Cyprus region

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:13:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Cyprus region on May 18, 2026 at 08:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
54.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:13:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
35.01700, 33.18680
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.6 km
Shallow
54.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

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