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M2.6 Depth: 28.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Skarinou, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 19:14:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Skarinou, Kypros (Cyprus) on February 3, 2026 at 19:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
28.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 19:14:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Cyprus
State
Kypros
City
Skarinou
County
Demos Leukaron
Village
Skarinou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.82820, 33.35050
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.4 km
Shallow
28.4 km
28.4 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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