M2.2 Depth: 21.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 08:04:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus) on December 5, 2025 at 08:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

21.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-05 08:04:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.67570, 32.69300

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.4 km

21.4 km — close to 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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