M5.2 Depth: 15.5 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 09:31:22 UTC Local time: —

M5.2 earthquake near Kypros on Nov 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.2 Earthquake near Kypros (Cyprus) · 2025-11-12 09:31:22 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Kypros (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 15 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.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

Magnitude

M5.2

Depth

15.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 09:31:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Cyprus

City

Kypros

Source

afad

Coordinates

34.61639, 32.44333

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.5 km

15.5 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

Paphos17.9 kmN35'961

Limassol54.9 kmE154'000

Ra’s Bayrūt290.5 kmE1'251'739

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Volcanoes nearby

Hasandag-Keciboyduran Volcanic Complex

Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'253 m ·Turkiye

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours52

First 24 hours101

First 72 hours118

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M5.22025-11-12 09:31:25 UTC18.4 km2 km ESE of Konia, Cyprus M5.22025-11-12 09:31:26 UTC32.4 km M5.12025-11-12 09:31:27 UTC34.7 kmCyprus Region M5.12025-11-12 09:31:27 UTC15.8 kmCyprus region [Land: Cyprus] M5.22025-11-12 09:31:28 UTC28.1 kmCYPRUS REGION M5.12025-11-12 09:31:28 UTC31.7 kmCyprus Region M5.32025-11-12 09:31:33 UTC36.5 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Beirut (Monde) M3.52025-11-12 09:35:06 UTC5.5 kmCYPRUS REGION M4.12025-11-12 09:36:22 UTC32.8 kmCYPRUS REGION M3.52025-11-12 09:36:22 UTC52.2 kmGialia M4.82025-11-12 09:41:45 UTC18.9 kmAkdeniz M4.72025-11-12 09:41:51 UTC18.0 kmCYPRUS REGION

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥47

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-06-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M4.72025-06-23 12:37:44 UTC147.2 kmCyprus Region M4.32025-06-05 04:32:33 UTC133.2 kmCyprus Region M4.32025-06-05 04:32:33 UTC132.1 kmCYPRUS REGION M4.32025-06-05 04:32:32 UTC133.3 km52 km S of Gazipaşa, Turkey M4.12025-07-18 18:14:37 UTC140.6 kmCyprus Region

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Stats (last 24h)

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