M5.3 Depth: 9.2 km

M5.3 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC Local time: —

M5.3 earthquake near Kypros on Nov 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.3 Earthquake near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus) · 2025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near CYPRUS REGION (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.89680, 32.48810

Temperature

15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 km — shallower than 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Paphos14.6 kmSW35'961

Limassol55.5 kmSE154'000

Antalya275.8 kmNW1'335'002

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Volcanoes nearby

Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours43

First 24 hours79

First 72 hours87

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M5.42025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC15.4 kmLempa M5.22025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC18.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Beirut (Monde) M5.52025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC17.7 kmCyprus region [Land: Cyprus] M5.32025-11-12 14:23:33 UTC18.6 kmCyprus Region M5.22025-11-12 14:23:33 UTC12.0 kmCyprus Region M5.42025-11-12 14:23:35 UTC25.6 kmCyprus Region M3.62025-11-12 14:30:16 UTC21.0 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.72025-11-12 14:37:45 UTC22.0 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.52025-11-12 14:37:45 UTC31.9 kmKypros M3.42025-11-12 14:39:48 UTC18.9 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.62025-11-12 14:41:06 UTC29.1 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.82025-11-12 14:42:41 UTC31.5 kmCYPRUS REGION

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥423

Earlier events M≥58

Compared since2025-06-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.42025-11-12 09:31:34 UTC13.9 kmCyprus Region M5.32025-11-12 09:31:33 UTC5.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Beirut (Monde) M5.22025-11-12 09:31:28 UTC9.7 kmCYPRUS REGION M5.22025-11-12 09:31:25 UTC13.2 km2 km ESE of Konia, Cyprus M5.22025-11-12 09:31:22 UTC31.4 kmKypros

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