Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Choulou
Country overviewCyprus
M3.9 Earthquake near Choulou (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On December 12, 2025 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Choulou (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
d8ff431eca47875f39f0ba6b983477bc9ff9abde
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 17:20:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Choulou
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.87605,
32.54541
Temperature
9.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
- Paphos International Airport18.4 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
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 ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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