M2.4 Depth: 13.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 22:04:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Cyprus) on March 30, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

13.2 km

UTC time

2026-03-30 22:04:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.89970, 33.81420

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.2 km

13.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
Ash Shaam, Harrat

Distance: 451 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

Historic earthquake map · Cyprus

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Cyprus

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

689

Country (24h)