M1.8 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Palaichori Morfou, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 04:58:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Palaichori Morfou, Kypros (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 04:58:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Palaichori Morfou

County

Symplegma Koinoteton Madares-Papoutsas

Village

Palaichori Morphou

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.89946, 33.06738

Temperature

7.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 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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