Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 23.9 km
- Source
- AFAD
Melikouri
Country overviewCyprus
M3.6 Earthquake near Melikouri (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Melikouri (Cyprus) on December 23, 2025 at 01:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
5e806694e673ec81235d2f01eedc4d2a793cb4fa
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 01:44:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Melikouri
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.99611,
32.68611
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23.9 km
23.9 km — close to 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 Airport35.9 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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