Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kypros · Koinoteta Nikokleias
Country overviewCyprus · Kypros
M2.0 Earthquake near Koinoteta Nikokleias, Kypros (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On May 7, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Koinoteta Nikokleias, Kypros (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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
ID
7356ec45d6f0a176adae36744c079eb2babd5571
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 18:02:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Kypros
City
Koinoteta Nikokleias
County
Symplegma Koinoteton Diarizou kai Xeropotamou
Village
Nikokleia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.72700,
32.56970
Temperature
19.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — shallower 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Paphos International Airport7.7 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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