M5.5 Depth: 9.2 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Cyprus region [Land: Cyprus] (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC Local time: —

M5.5 earthquake near Kypros on Nov 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.5 Earthquake near Cyprus region [Land: Cyprus] (Cyprus) · 2025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near Cyprus region [Land: Cyprus] (Cyprus) on November 12, 2025 at 14:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 14:23:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

ingv

Coordinates

34.73960, 32.52040

Temperature

22.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 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

Paphos9.7 kmNW35'961

Limassol47.7 kmE154'000

Ra’s Bayrūt287.7 kmE1'251'739

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Volcanoes nearby

Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 405 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 hours40

First 24 hours76

First 72 hours84

Strongest subsequent eventM5.4

M5.32025-11-12 14:23:33 UTC3.8 kmCyprus Region M5.22025-11-12 14:23:33 UTC9.4 kmCyprus Region M5.42025-11-12 14:23:35 UTC16.3 kmCyprus Region M3.62025-11-12 14:30:16 UTC3.3 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.72025-11-12 14:37:45 UTC4.4 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.52025-11-12 14:37:45 UTC15.6 kmKypros M3.42025-11-12 14:39:48 UTC3.1 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.62025-11-12 14:41:06 UTC36.1 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.82025-11-12 14:42:41 UTC19.3 kmCYPRUS REGION M2.52025-11-12 14:51:33 UTC31.7 kmKypros M2.82025-11-12 14:58:01 UTC23.7 kmMelikouri M2.62025-11-12 14:58:01 UTC14.8 kmPentalia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥427

Earlier events M≥510

Compared since2025-06-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.42025-11-12 09:31:34 UTC30.3 kmCyprus Region M5.32025-11-12 09:31:33 UTC23.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Beirut (Monde) M5.32025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC25.6 km3 km SE of Meládeia, Cyprus M5.32025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC17.7 kmCYPRUS REGION M5.22025-11-12 09:31:28 UTC12.7 kmCYPRUS REGION

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Stats (last 24h)

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