M2.1 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kelokedara (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 08:53:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kelokedara (Cyprus) on January 3, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

11.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 08:53:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kelokedara

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.81561, 32.65122

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.6 km

11.6 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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