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M2.8 Depth: 27.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 19:16:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Kypros (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 19:16:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Kypros
City
Kypros
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.86640, 33.75040
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 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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