Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 11.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cyprus · Dierona
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M1.8 Earthquake near Dierona, Cyprus (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On July 28, 2026 at 05:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Dierona, Cyprus (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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
ID
d327299e5af0966fffdfa02a2e8cc0983486b580
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 05:12:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Dierona
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.79330,
33.08830
Temperature
29.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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
- Larnaca International Airport49.8 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · LCA · LCLK
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 ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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