M2.2 Depth: 56.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Xylophagou, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 06:27:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Xylophagou, Kypros (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

56.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 06:27:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Xylophagou

County

Symplegma Koinoteton Dekeleias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.00100, 33.85900

Temperature

16.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56.4 km

56.4 km — deeper than 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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