M3.5 Depth: 13.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 17:18:41 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Kypros on Dec 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus) · 2025-12-12 17:18:41 UTC

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

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

13.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 17:18:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

afad

Coordinates

34.66028, 32.31417

Temperature

19.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.9 km

13.9 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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Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

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