Latest earthquakes near Ammochostos, Cyprus today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ammochostos.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 20, 2024 04:37
(Famagusta)
M 2.0 261 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 18, 2024 07:52
(Famagusta)
M 2.2 241 km NW
from Famagusta
Dec 18, 2024 01:19
(Famagusta)
M 2.4 246 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 17, 2024 21:32
(Famagusta)
M 2.4 299 km W
from Famagusta
Dec 17, 2024 07:10
(Famagusta)
M 2.4 270 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 15, 2024 23:48
(Famagusta)
M 3.0 183 km E
from Famagusta
Dec 14, 2024 19:40
(Famagusta)
M 2.2 219 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 13, 2024 03:05
(Famagusta)
M 2.3 298 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 13, 2024 02:18
(Famagusta)
M 2.7 277 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 10, 2024 20:37
(Famagusta)
M 2.0 140 km N
from Famagusta
Dec 10, 2024 01:27
(Famagusta)
M 2.7 254 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 9, 2024 17:13
(Famagusta)
M 3.0 267 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 8, 2024 13:13
(Famagusta)
M 2.2 272 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 8, 2024 09:40
(Famagusta)
M 2.8 254 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 8, 2024 07:27
(Famagusta)
M 2.5 254 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 8, 2024 06:33
(Famagusta)
M 2.4 278 km NE
from Famagusta
Dec 6, 2024 21:56
(Famagusta)
M 2.3 137 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 6, 2024 20:43
(Famagusta)
M 2.1 186 km N
from Famagusta
Dec 6, 2024 15:37
(Famagusta)
M 2.6 252 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 6, 2024 06:43
(Famagusta)
M 2.0 106 km W
from Famagusta
Dec 6, 2024 06:22
(Famagusta)
M 3.0 205 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 5, 2024 22:53
(Famagusta)
M 4.5 57 km S
from Famagusta
Dec 5, 2024 10:05
(Famagusta)
M 2.2 224 km ENE
from Famagusta
Dec 5, 2024 08:08
(Famagusta)
M 3.3 219 km WNW
from Famagusta
Dec 5, 2024 07:28
(Famagusta)
M 2.2 208 km WNW
from Famagusta

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ammochostos

Ammochostos Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
24 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Dec 20, 2024 04:37

Average

A total of 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ammochostos, Cyprus in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ammochostos roughly every 14 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ammochostos in 2023. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ammochostos that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ammochostos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ammochostos 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 Ammochostos (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 232 94.31%
Mag. 5 12 4.88%
Mag. 6 2 0.81%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Ammochostos

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 Ammochostos occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Famagusta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) west of Famagusta, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ammochostos in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 177 kilometers (110 mi) west of Famagusta. It is the strongest earthquake near Ammochostos 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 Ammochostos, 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 Ammochostos.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Ammochostos.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 11, 2022 03:07
(Famagusta)
M 6.6 182 km W
from Famagusta
Feb 20, 2023 19:04
(Famagusta)
M 6.3 221 km ENE
from Famagusta
Feb 20, 2023 19:07
(Famagusta)
M 5.5 214 km ENE
from Famagusta
Dec 5, 2020 14:44
(Famagusta)
M 5.3 214 km WNW
from Famagusta
Sep 12, 2018 09:21
(Famagusta)
M 5.3 286 km WNW
from Famagusta
Feb 2, 2022 23:03
(Famagusta)
M 5.3 193 km W
from Famagusta
Apr 15, 2015 11:25
(Famagusta)
M 5.3 151 km WSW
from Famagusta
Feb 16, 2023 21:47
(Famagusta)
M 5.2 204 km NE
from Famagusta
Aug 12, 2024 23:56
(Famagusta)
M 5.2 280 km E
from Famagusta
Jan 5, 2022 05:21
(Famagusta)
M 5.1 265 km WNW
from Famagusta

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ammochostos

Earthquakes by city in Ammochostos

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ammochostos, Cyprus.

Use this regional Ammochostos earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Protaras.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Ammochostos, Cyprus?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ammochostos on the night of December 20, 2024 at 04:37 local time (Asia/Famagusta). The center of this earthquake was located 261km west-northwest of Famagusta at a depth of 16km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ammochostos, Cyprus in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ammochostos, Cyprus?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ammochostos on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Famagusta). The center of this earthquake was located 177km west-southwest of Famagusta at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ammochostos since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ammochostos, Cyprus?

In the past 10 years, 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ammochostos. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.