M3.0 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 17:06:18 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Kypros on Dec 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus) · 2025-12-22 17:06:18 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 17:06:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.80510, 33.21920

Temperature

10.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 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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