Latest earthquakes near Cyprus today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cyprus.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 10:45
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 226 km NE
from Nicosia
Nov 27, 2023 17:26
(Nicosia)
M 3.1 156 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 26, 2023 19:36
(Famagusta)
M 2.1 286 km NNW
from Kyrenia
Nov 26, 2023 16:26
(Nicosia)
M 2.2 29 km NW
from Limassol
Nov 26, 2023 14:33
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 27 km NW
from Limassol
Nov 25, 2023 18:39
(Nicosia)
M 3.6 158 km SE
from Nicosia
Nov 24, 2023 16:19
(Famagusta)
M 2.1 281 km ENE
from Famagusta
Nov 24, 2023 08:31
(Famagusta)
M 3.1 279 km NE
from Famagusta
Nov 23, 2023 13:15
(Nicosia)
M 2.1 283 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 23, 2023 13:00
(Nicosia)
M 2.2 273 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 22, 2023 02:49
(Famagusta)
M 2.6 293 km NE
from Famagusta
Nov 21, 2023 17:35
(Nicosia)
M 2.5 210 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 20, 2023 22:39
(Nicosia)
M 2.7 281 km WNW
from Nicosia
Nov 20, 2023 05:23
(Nicosia)
M 2.3 291 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 19, 2023 09:40
(Nicosia)
M 2.1 297 km NE
from Nicosia
Nov 18, 2023 15:10
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 300 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 18, 2023 12:07
(Famagusta)
M 2.7 266 km NE
from Famagusta
Nov 18, 2023 10:33
(Famagusta)
M 2.4 279 km NE
from Famagusta
Nov 17, 2023 13:29
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 248 km NNE
from Nicosia
Nov 17, 2023 07:30
(Nicosia)
M 2.8 85 km NW
from Nicosia
Nov 17, 2023 01:02
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 274 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 16, 2023 14:22
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 280 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 16, 2023 09:08
(Nicosia)
M 2.1 159 km NW
from Nicosia
Nov 16, 2023 08:57
(Famagusta)
M 2.5 284 km NNE
from Famagusta
Nov 16, 2023 08:36
(Nicosia)
M 3.1 173 km NW
from Nicosia

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cyprus

Recent Cyprus Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cyprus. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cyprus and elsewhere.

Cyprus Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
29 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 28, 2023 10:45

Average

A total of 293 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 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cyprus roughly every 12 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cyprus in 2023. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cyprus that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Cyprus with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Cyprus (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 275 93.86%
Mag. 5 16 5.46%
Mag. 6 2 0.68%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Cyprus

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Jan 11, 2022 03:07.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Mar 18, 1926 16:06.

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 Mar 18, 1926 16:06, 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Paphos. It is the strongest earthquake near Cyprus in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Dec 28, 2013 17:21
(Nicosia)
M 5.9 209 km WNW
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
Sep 12, 2018 09:21
(Nicosia)
M 5.3 237 km WNW
from Nicosia
Dec 5, 2020 14:44
(Nicosia)
M 5.3 167 km NW
from Nicosia
Apr 15, 2015 11:25
(Nicosia)
M 5.3 9 km WNW
from Paphos
Sep 5, 2014 00:00
(Nicosia)
M 5.3 257 km WNW
from Nicosia
Feb 16, 2023 21:47
(Nicosia)
M 5.2 246 km ENE
from Nicosia

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cyprus

Earthquakes by region of Cyprus

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Cyprus.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cyprus.

When was the last earthquake in Cyprus?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cyprus on the morning of November 28, 2023 at 10:45 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 226km north-east of Nicosia at a depth of 7km 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 March 18, 1926 at 16:06 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-northwest of Paphos at a depth of 15km 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, 293 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cyprus. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.