Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Cyprus · Cyprus
Country overviewCyprus · Cyprus
M2.9 Earthquake near Cyprus (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Cyprus (Cyprus). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
- Larnaca International Airport34.5 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · LCA · LCLK
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 ≥ 2.0 · 193 Catalogue entries
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