M1.8 Depth: 24.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Amargeti, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 06:03:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 06:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Amargeti, Kypros (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

24.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 06:03:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

State

Kypros

City

Amargeti

County

Symplegma Koinoteton Oreines Paphou

Village

Amargete

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.82470, 32.56480

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.4 km

24.4 km — close to 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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