Latest earthquakes near Famagusta, Ammochostos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Famagusta, Ammochostos, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Famagusta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Famagusta (also known as Gazimağusa), it will show up within minutes.
Famagusta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Famagusta, Ammochostos 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 Famagusta roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Famagusta in 2023. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Famagusta 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 Famagusta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Famagusta 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 | 233 | 94.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.47% |
| 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 Famagusta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Famagusta 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 Famagusta 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 Famagusta 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 Famagusta, Ammochostos 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 Famagusta.
Nearest earthquakes from Famagusta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Famagusta, Ammochostos. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Famagusta.
When was the last earthquake in Famagusta, Ammochostos?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Famagusta on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 21:08 local time (Asia/Famagusta). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-northeast of Famagusta at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Famagusta, Ammochostos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Famagusta, Ammochostos?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Famagusta 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 Famagusta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Famagusta, Ammochostos?
In the past 10 years, 246 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Famagusta. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
