M2.5 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kritou Marottou (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 17:10:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Kritou Marottou (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 12 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

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.6 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 17:10:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kritou Marottou

Source

afad

Coordinates

34.95250, 32.58667

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.6 km

11.6 km — shallower 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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