M2.3 Depth: 15.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 21:29:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kypros (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 15 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

15.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 21:29:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.98675, 32.14910

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.4 km

15.4 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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