M5.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Cyprus Region (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 14:23:33 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 14:23:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Cyprus Region (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 14:23:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

gfz

Coordinates

34.73000, 32.48000

Temperature

22.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 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

Paphos7.3 kmNW35'961

Limassol51.3 kmE154'000

Antalya290.8 kmNW1'335'002

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Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 499 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 hours38

First 24 hours74

First 72 hours82

Strongest subsequent eventM5.4

M5.42025-11-12 14:23:35 UTC20.0 kmCyprus Region M3.62025-11-12 14:30:16 UTC5.4 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.72025-11-12 14:37:45 UTC6.4 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.52025-11-12 14:37:45 UTC17.7 kmKypros M3.42025-11-12 14:39:48 UTC6.7 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.62025-11-12 14:41:06 UTC39.4 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.82025-11-12 14:42:41 UTC22.6 kmCYPRUS REGION M2.52025-11-12 14:51:33 UTC29.8 kmKypros M2.82025-11-12 14:58:01 UTC26.8 kmMelikouri M2.62025-11-12 14:58:01 UTC18.3 kmPentalia M2.82025-11-12 15:00:43 UTC17.4 kmCYPRUS REGION M2.52025-11-12 15:03:36 UTC11.0 kmCYPRUS REGION

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥429

Earlier events M≥513

Compared since2025-06-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC3.8 kmCyprus region [Land: Cyprus] M5.42025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC10.9 kmLempa M5.42025-11-12 09:31:34 UTC31.9 kmCyprus Region M5.32025-11-12 09:31:33 UTC23.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Beirut (Monde) M5.32025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC27.2 km3 km SE of Meládeia, Cyprus

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