Latest earthquakes near Kyrenia, Keryneia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kyrenia, Keryneia, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kyrenia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kyrenia (also known as Girne), it will show up within minutes.
Kyrenia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kyrenia, Keryneia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kyrenia roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kyrenia in 2023. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kyrenia 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 Kyrenia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kyrenia 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 | 207 | 92.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 6.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kyrenia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kyrenia 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 Kyrenia 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 Kyrenia 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 Kyrenia, Keryneia 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 Kyrenia.
Nearest earthquakes from Kyrenia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kyrenia, Keryneia. 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 Kyrenia.
When was the last earthquake in Kyrenia, Keryneia?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyrenia on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Famagusta). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-northeast of Kyrenia at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kyrenia, Keryneia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kyrenia, Keryneia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyrenia 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 Kyrenia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kyrenia, Keryneia?
In the past 10 years, 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kyrenia. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
