M2.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Pegeia (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 15:33:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Pegeia (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 9 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 AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 15:33:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Pegeia

Source

afad

Coordinates

34.86778, 32.40194

Temperature

17.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

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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