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M1.4 Depth: 31.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 00:51:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kypros (Cyprus) on May 12, 2026 at 00:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
31.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 00:51:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Kypros
City
Kypros
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.69621, 32.43617
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.9 km
Shallow
31.9 km
31.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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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