Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Cyprus · Pentalia
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M2.0 Earthquake near Pentalia, Cyprus (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Pentalia, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
44cb44a5134e59c067e3ca5a542732d3fbaa85bc
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 23:37:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Pentalia
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.86304,
32.62034
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Paphos International Airport20.3 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-22
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 196 Catalogue entries
Of 195 other entries for this area and period, 180 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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