Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 54.7 km
- Source
- NOA
Kypros · Kypros
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M3.4 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kypros (Cyprus) on March 9, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
4923b9143496be8d1ab66783304a87c35292b273
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
54.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 23:07:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Kypros
City
Kypros
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.11567,
32.37043
Depth profile
Shallow
54.7 km
54.7 km — deeper than the regional average (25 km)
Regional average: 25 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 Airport45.5 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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