M1.8 Depth: 63.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Aradippou (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 21:59:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Aradippou (Cyprus) on September 26, 2025 at 21:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

63.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 21:59:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Aradippou

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.94763, 33.60880

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

63 km

63 km — deeper 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

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