Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 0.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cyprus · Ayia Thekla
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M3.3 Earthquake near Ayia Thekla, Cyprus (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Ayia Thekla, Cyprus (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2b4895cc4591debbb583748791b5787bdf526b23
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 20:15:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ayia Thekla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.00050,
33.91830
Temperature
20.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than the regional average (25 km)
Regional average: 25 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Larnaca International Airport30.2 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · LCA · LCLK - Ercan International Airport41.1 kmStraight-line distanceCyprus · ECN · LCEN
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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