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M2.3 Depth: 44.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 23:55:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kypros (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 23:55:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Kypros
City
Kypros
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.80800, 34.00640
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper 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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