Latest earthquakes near Cyprus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cyprus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cyprus (also known as Κύπρος), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 18:52 Nicosia) |
M 2.2 | 245 km ENE from Nicosia |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 14:42 Nicosia) |
M 2.3 | 299 km NE from Larnaca |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 06:55 Nicosia) |
M 3.0 | 273 km W from Paphos |
| 3 days ago (Apr 23 04:17 Famagusta) |
M 2.0 | 10 km W from Famagusta |
| 5 days ago (Apr 21 10:18 Nicosia) |
M 2.2 | 279 km ENE from Nicosia |
| 5 days ago (Apr 21 08:36 Famagusta) |
M 2.0 | 292 km NE from Famagusta |
| 5 days ago (Apr 21 03:13 Nicosia) |
M 2.0 | 299 km ENE from Nicosia |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 05:51 Nicosia) |
M 2.5 | 175 km WNW from Nicosia |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 03:08 Nicosia) |
M 2.0 | 178 km NW from Nicosia |
| 7 days ago (Apr 19 03:02 Nicosia) |
M 3.1 | 266 km NW from Nicosia |
| 8 days ago (Apr 18 09:08 Nicosia) |
M 2.4 | 216 km NW from Nicosia |
| 9 days ago (Apr 17 22:16 Nicosia) |
M 2.0 | 219 km NW from Nicosia |
| 10 days ago (Apr 16 12:24 Nicosia) |
M 2.3 | 258 km WNW from Nicosia |
| 11 days ago (Apr 15 21:57 Nicosia) |
M 2.5 | 263 km NE from Nicosia |
| 11 days ago (Apr 15 19:02 Nicosia) |
M 2.6 | 249 km W from Nicosia |
| 11 days ago (Apr 15 18:18 Nicosia) |
M 2.5 | 19 km NNE from Limassol |
| 13 days ago (Apr 14 00:06 Nicosia) |
M 2.1 | 264 km WNW from Paphos |
| 13 days ago (Apr 13 21:29 Famagusta) |
M 2.2 | 296 km NE from Famagusta |
| 13 days ago (Apr 13 17:54 Famagusta) |
M 2.0 | 297 km NE from Famagusta |
| 14 days ago (Apr 12 09:15 Nicosia) |
M 2.0 | 248 km NE from Nicosia |
| 15 days ago (Apr 11 21:59 Nicosia) |
M 2.7 | 277 km WNW from Nicosia |
| 15 days ago (Apr 11 21:26 Famagusta) |
M 2.3 | 297 km NE from Famagusta |
| 15 days ago (Apr 11 11:07 Nicosia) |
M 2.0 | 295 km WNW from Paphos |
| 16 days ago (Apr 10 16:45 Nicosia) |
M 2.0 | 212 km WNW from Nicosia |
| 16 days ago (Apr 10 14:07 Nicosia) |
M 2.1 | 296 km NNW from Paphos |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cyprus
Cyprus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cyprus in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cyprus roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cyprus in 2023. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cyprus that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cyprus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cyprus during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 262 | 94.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cyprus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cyprus occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Nicosia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 67 kilometers (42 mi) north-west of Paphos, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cyprus in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 37 kilometers (23 mi) north-west of Paphos. It is the strongest earthquake near Cyprus in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cyprus in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Cyprus.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2022 03:07 (Nicosia) |
M 6.6 | 67 km NW from Paphos |
| Feb 20, 2023 19:04 (Nicosia) |
M 6.3 | 264 km ENE from Nicosia |
| Feb 20, 2023 19:07 (Nicosia) |
M 5.5 | 257 km ENE from Nicosia |
| Feb 2, 2022 23:03 (Nicosia) |
M 5.3 | 119 km WNW from Limassol |
| Dec 5, 2020 14:44 (Nicosia) |
M 5.3 | 167 km NW from Nicosia |
| Sep 12, 2018 09:21 (Nicosia) |
M 5.3 | 237 km WNW from Nicosia |
| Oct 7, 2015 00:27 (Nicosia) |
M 5.2 | 276 km NW from Paphos |
| Feb 16, 2023 21:47 (Nicosia) |
M 5.2 | 246 km ENE from Nicosia |
| Feb 25, 2023 12:27 (Famagusta) |
M 5.2 | 300 km N from Kyrenia |
| Jan 5, 2022 05:21 (Nicosia) |
M 5.1 | 216 km WNW from Nicosia |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cyprus
Earthquakes by region of Cyprus
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Cyprus.
- Ammochostos (Magosa İlçesi)
- Keryneia (Girne İlçesi)
- Larnaka (Larnaka İlçesi)
- Limassol (Limasol İlçesi)
- Nicosia (Lefkoşa İlçesi)
- Pafos (Baf İlçesi)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cyprus.
When was the last earthquake in Cyprus?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cyprus on the evening of April 24, 2025 at 18:52 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 245km east-northeast of Nicosia at a depth of 9km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cyprus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cyprus?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cyprus on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 37km southwest of Paphos at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cyprus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cyprus?
In the past 10 years, 277 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cyprus. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
