Latest earthquakes near Larnaka, Cyprus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Larnaka, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Larnaka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Larnaka (also known as Larnaka İlçesi), it will show up within minutes.
Larnaka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 211 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Larnaka, 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 Larnaka roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Larnaka in 2023. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Larnaka 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 Larnaka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Larnaka 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 | 197 | 93.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Larnaka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Larnaka occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Nicosia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 157 kilometers (98 mi) west-northwest of Larnaca, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Larnaka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 143 kilometers (89 mi) west-northwest of Larnaca. It is the strongest earthquake near Larnaka 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 Larnaka, 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 Larnaka.
Earthquakes by city in Larnaka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Larnaka, Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Larnaka.
When was the last earthquake in Larnaka, Cyprus?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Larnaka on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 21:08 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-northeast of Larnaca at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Larnaka, Cyprus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Larnaka, Cyprus?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Larnaka on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Larnaca at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Larnaka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Larnaka, Cyprus?
In the past 10 years, 211 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Larnaka. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
