M1.8 Depth: 25.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 09:45:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Cyprus (Cyprus) on August 25, 2026 at 09:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
25.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 09:45:58 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.68200, 33.21420
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.2 km
Shallow
25.2 km
25.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Ash Shaam, Harrat
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'100 m ·Last eruption: -2670 ·Syria-Jordan-Saudi Arabia

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