M2.6 Depth: 54.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Koinoteta Prodromou, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 11:18:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Koinoteta Prodromou, Kypros (Cyprus). 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
54.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 11:18:32 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Kypros
City
Koinoteta Prodromou
County
Symplegma Koinoteton Troodous
Village
Prodromos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.94020, 32.85120
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.8 km
Shallow
54.8 km
54.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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