M2.8 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 14:09:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus) on December 29, 2025 at 14:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 14:09:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.70600, 32.93270

Temperature

15.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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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