M5.1 Depth: 17.8 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Cyprus region [Land: Cyprus] (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 09:31:27 UTC Local time: —

M5.1 earthquake near Kypros on Nov 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.1 Earthquake near Cyprus region [Land: Cyprus] (Cyprus) · 2025-11-12 09:31:27 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Cyprus region [Land: Cyprus] (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

17.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 09:31:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

ingv

Coordinates

34.75370, 32.48880

Temperature

21.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.8 km

17.8 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

Paphos6.4 kmNW35'961

Limassol50.8 kmE154'000

Antalya289.0 kmNW1'335'002

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye
Erciyes Volcanic Complex

Distance: 496 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 hours49

First 24 hours98

First 72 hours115

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M5.22025-11-12 09:31:28 UTC12.8 kmCYPRUS REGION M5.12025-11-12 09:31:28 UTC16.3 kmCyprus Region M5.32025-11-12 09:31:33 UTC21.2 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Beirut (Monde) M5.42025-11-12 09:31:34 UTC29.1 kmCyprus Region M3.52025-11-12 09:35:06 UTC11.2 kmCYPRUS REGION M4.12025-11-12 09:36:22 UTC17.0 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.52025-11-12 09:36:22 UTC36.4 kmGialia M4.82025-11-12 09:41:45 UTC30.9 kmAkdeniz M4.72025-11-12 09:41:51 UTC2.2 kmCYPRUS REGION M4.62025-11-12 09:41:52 UTC4.6 kmCyprus Region M4.72025-11-12 09:41:52 UTC3.1 km4 km ESE of Koloni, Cyprus M4.22025-11-12 09:41:54 UTC18.4 kmCyprus Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4

Earlier events M≥411

Earlier events M≥53

Compared since2025-06-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-11-12 09:31:26 UTC16.5 km M5.22025-11-12 09:31:25 UTC2.8 km2 km ESE of Konia, Cyprus M5.22025-11-12 09:31:22 UTC15.8 kmKypros M4.82025-06-23 12:37:42 UTC149.3 km49 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M4.72025-06-23 12:37:44 UTC144.2 kmCyprus Region

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Stats (last 24h)

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