Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Kypros
Country overviewCyprus
M4.3 Earthquake near Cyprus Region (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Cyprus Region (Cyprus) on December 12, 2025 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
bce4fd9e47c1a574d9d286d59a236df231b370bc
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 17:20:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kypros
Source
gfz
Coordinates
34.78000,
32.46000
Temperature
8.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25 km)
Regional average: 25 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Paphos International Airport7.3 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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