M2.4 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Stavrokonnou, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 01:32:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 01:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Stavrokonnou, Kypros (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-25 01:32:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Stavrokonnou

County

Symplegma Koinoteton Diarizou kai Xeropotamou

Village

Staurokonnou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.77830, 32.60750

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 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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