M1.8 Depth: 21.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Pentalia, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 05:06:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Pentalia, Kypros (Cyprus) on February 5, 2026 at 05:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

21.9 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 05:06:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Pentalia

County

Symplegma Koinoteton Oreines Paphou

Village

Pentalia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.84950, 32.62630

Temperature

12.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21.9 km

21.9 km — close to 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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