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M2.9 Depth: 2.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Chrysochou, Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 09:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Chrysochou, Cyprus (Cyprus) on June 20, 2026 at 09:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 09:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Cyprus
City
Chrysochou
County
Demos Polis Chrysochous
Village
Chrysochou
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.02455, 32.44054
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 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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