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M2.3 Depth: 15.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Cyprus Region

UTC time: 2026-05-06 19:32:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Cyprus Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 19:32:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.32527, 32.05951
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 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

  • Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Kula
    Distance: 479 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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