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M1.8 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Dierona, Cyprus (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 05:12:38 UTC Local time: —

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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 05:12:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Cyprus
City
Dierona
County
Symplegma Koinoteton Amathos
Village
Dierona
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.79330, 33.08830
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (25.4 km)
Regional average: 25.4 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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