M3.6 Depth: 23.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Melikouri (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 01:44:44 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Melikouri on Dec 23, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Melikouri (Cyprus) · 2025-12-23 01:44:44 UTC

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

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

23.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 01:44:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Melikouri

Source

afad

Coordinates

34.99611, 32.68611

Temperature

11.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23.9 km

23.9 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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