Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Source
- AFAD
Gialia
Country overviewCyprus
M3.5 Earthquake near Gialia (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On November 12, 2025 at 09:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Gialia (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by AFAD.
Details
ID
a13d770b9b206d42e3b4d95f159bedd84f80ff84
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 09:36:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Gialia
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.07750,
32.55000
Temperature
22.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — shallower than the regional average (25 km)
Regional average: 25 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Paphos International Airport40.4 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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