Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 12.9 km
- Source
- NOA
Kypros
Country overviewCyprus
M4.2 Earthquake near Cyprus Region (Cyprus)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Cyprus Region (Cyprus) on November 12, 2025 at 09:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
fe04afd0ad8e605b1b3f00b610548b3905c1aba6
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 09:41:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kypros
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.88297,
32.61429
Temperature
21.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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 Airport21.8 kmStraight-line distance
Cyprus · PFO · LCPH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Cyprus
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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