M2.7 Depth: 13.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kaplıca (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 17:18:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kaplıca (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

13.1 km

UTC time

2026-02-26 17:18:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kaplıca

County

İskele ilçesi

Village

Kaplıca

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.42891, 33.92766

Temperature

12.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.1 km

13.1 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

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