Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 13.9 km
- Source
- AFAD
Kypros
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M3.5 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Kypros (Cyprus) on December 12, 2025 at 17:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by AFAD.
Details
ID
2ec590eb3754de801108801081e7cad547ab1378
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 17:18:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Kypros
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.66028,
32.31417
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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
- Paphos International Airport16.9 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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