M2.8 Depth: 170.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alampra, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 18:30:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Alampra, Kypros (Cyprus). At around 170 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

170.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-06 18:30:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Alampra

County

Demos Notias Leukosias - idaliou

Village

Alampra

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.97370, 33.40778

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

170.3 km

170.3 km — deeper than the regional average (25.5 km)

Regional average: 25.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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