M1.4 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 09:17:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 09:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

3.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-16 09:17:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.39950, 33.44170

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.2 km

3.2 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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Erciyes Volcanic Complex

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