M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pentalia (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 14:58:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Pentalia (Cyprus) on November 12, 2025 at 14:58 UTC. 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

M2.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 14:58:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Pentalia

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.83361, 32.63514

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

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

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