Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 9.1 km
- Source
- AFAD
Demos Paphou
Country overviewCyprus
M4.2 Earthquake near Demos Paphou (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
On December 12, 2025 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Demos Paphou (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by AFAD.
Details
ID
f5140016acaf5a29ee36a40cf5ab4409502f71ad
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 17:20:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Demos Paphou
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.74278,
32.39417
Temperature
19.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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
- Paphos International Airport8.8 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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