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M1.6 Depth: 19.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 20:45:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus (Cyprus) on August 4, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 km
19.7 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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