Latest earthquakes near Cyprus today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cyprus.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 3, 2024 09:59
(Nicosia)
M 2.6 283 km ENE
from Nicosia
Nov 2, 2024 19:42
(Nicosia)
M 2.6 164 km WNW
from Nicosia
Nov 1, 2024 10:55
(Famagusta)
M 2.0 273 km NE
from Famagusta
Oct 30, 2024 09:01
(Nicosia)
M 2.8 191 km WNW
from Nicosia
Oct 29, 2024 18:43
(Nicosia)
M 4.5 269 km SW
from Paphos
Oct 29, 2024 16:33
(Nicosia)
M 2.6 214 km WNW
from Nicosia
Oct 29, 2024 06:34
(Nicosia)
M 2.2 148 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 29, 2024 04:23
(Nicosia)
M 2.3 143 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 28, 2024 22:55
(Nicosia)
M 3.5 147 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 28, 2024 18:40
(Nicosia)
M 3.8 95 km E
from Nicosia
Oct 28, 2024 13:33
(Nicosia)
M 2.3 145 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 27, 2024 03:36
(Nicosia)
M 2.4 144 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 27, 2024 01:02
(Nicosia)
M 2.2 51 km WNW
from Nicosia
Oct 26, 2024 17:42
(Nicosia)
M 2.4 145 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 26, 2024 17:31
(Nicosia)
M 2.4 146 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 26, 2024 08:14
(Nicosia)
M 3.0 204 km NW
from Nicosia
Oct 26, 2024 07:02
(Nicosia)
M 3.4 287 km SE
from Nicosia
Oct 24, 2024 20:17
(Famagusta)
M 2.3 273 km NE
from Famagusta
Oct 24, 2024 18:56
(Nicosia)
M 3.0 20 km ENE
from Limassol
Oct 24, 2024 13:01
(Nicosia)
M 2.9 256 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 24, 2024 12:53
(Nicosia)
M 2.2 257 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 24, 2024 10:33
(Famagusta)
M 2.0 294 km NE
from Famagusta
Oct 24, 2024 02:01
(Nicosia)
M 2.0 189 km N
from Nicosia
Oct 23, 2024 13:04
(Famagusta)
M 2.7 266 km NE
from Famagusta
Oct 22, 2024 02:29
(Nicosia)
M 2.1 263 km ENE
from Nicosia

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cyprus

Cyprus Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
27 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Nov 3, 2024 09:59

Average

A total of 273 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.

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. 4 257 94.14%
Mag. 5 14 5.13%
Mag. 6 2 0.73%
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 Oct 9, 1996 15:10.

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 124 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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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
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
Apr 15, 2015 11:25
(Nicosia)
M 5.3 9 km WNW
from Paphos
Sep 12, 2018 09:21
(Nicosia)
M 5.3 237 km WNW
from Nicosia
Feb 25, 2023 12:27
(Famagusta)
M 5.2 300 km N
from Kyrenia
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

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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cyprus on the morning of November 3, 2024 at 09:59 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 283km east-northeast of Nicosia at a depth of 12km under land. 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, 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cyprus. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.