M2.9 Depth: 73.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 17:19:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus) on August 20, 2025 at 17:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

73.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-20 17:19:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Akova

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.26080, 33.78850

Temperature

26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

73 km

73 km — deeper than the regional average (25.5 km)

Regional average: 25.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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