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M2.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Limassol, Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 10:55:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Limassol, Cyprus (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 14 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 10:55:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Cyprus
City
Limassol
County
Limassol Municipality
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.61500, 33.14450
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (25.4 km)
Regional average: 25.4 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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