M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pentalia (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 01:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Pentalia (Cyprus) on December 23, 2025 at 01:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 01:44:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Pentalia

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.85778, 32.62198

Temperature

11.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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