M2.7 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 08:11:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kypros (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-18 08:11:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Kypros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.83190, 32.25170

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 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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