Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 33.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cyprus · Cyprus
Country overviewCyprus · Cyprus
M1.6 Earthquake near Cyprus (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2026 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Cyprus (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 km — deeper than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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1