M2.7 Depth: 17.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 13:04:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 13:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

17.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 13:04:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.92140, 32.51340

Temperature

12.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.9 km

17.9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

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