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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Pano Lefkara, Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 23:43:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Pano Lefkara, Cyprus (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 23:43:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Cyprus
City
Pano Lefkara
County
Lefkara Municipality
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.82856, 33.32226
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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