Latest earthquakes near Limassol today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Limassol, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Limassol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Limassol (also known as Limasol), it will show up within minutes.
Limassol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Limassol in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Limassol roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Limassol in 2023. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Limassol that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Limassol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Limassol 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 | 138 | 93.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Limassol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Limassol occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Nicosia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Limassol, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Limassol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 85 kilometers (53 mi) west-northwest of Limassol. It is the strongest earthquake near Limassol 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 Limassol 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 Limassol.
Nearest earthquakes from Limassol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Limassol. 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 Limassol.
When was the last earthquake in Limassol?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Limassol on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 07:12 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-northeast of Limassol at a depth of 7km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Limassol in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Limassol?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Limassol on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 85km west of Limassol at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Limassol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Limassol?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Limassol. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
