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M2.2 Depth: 13.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Palaichori Morfou (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 10:12:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Palaichori Morfou (Cyprus) on September 8, 2025 at 10:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 10:12:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
City
Palaichori Morfou
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.91750, 33.08972
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 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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