Latest earthquakes near Keryneia, Cyprus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Keryneia, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Keryneia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Keryneia (also known as Girne İlçesi), it will show up within minutes.
Keryneia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Keryneia, Cyprus in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Keryneia roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Keryneia in 2023. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Keryneia 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 Keryneia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Keryneia 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 | 204 | 93.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Keryneia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Keryneia occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Famagusta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) west of Kyrenia, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Keryneia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 139 kilometers (86 mi) west of Kyrenia. It is the strongest earthquake near Keryneia 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 Keryneia, 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 Keryneia.
Earthquakes by city in Keryneia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Keryneia, Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Keryneia.
When was the last earthquake in Keryneia, Cyprus?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Keryneia on the afternoon of January 14, 2025 at 15:59 local time (Asia/Famagusta). The center of this earthquake was located 144km southwest of Kyrenia at a depth of 11km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Keryneia, Cyprus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Keryneia, Cyprus?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Keryneia on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Famagusta). The center of this earthquake was located 139km southwest of Kyrenia at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Keryneia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Keryneia, Cyprus?
In the past 10 years, 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Keryneia. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
