Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 1.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kypros · Kypros
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M2.9 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On January 19, 2026 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kypros (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e398ef3f6b367c0a4499e17fb0d444810b7cb8ab
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 10:59:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Kypros
City
Kypros
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.18860,
32.08060
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 19, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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