Latest earthquakes near Nicosia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nicosia, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nicosia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nicosia (also known as Lefkoşa), it will show up within minutes.
Nicosia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 211 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nicosia 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 Nicosia roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nicosia in 2023. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nicosia 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 Nicosia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nicosia 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 | 198 | 93.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.21% |
| 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 Nicosia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nicosia occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Nicosia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) west of Nicosia, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nicosia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 132 kilometers (82 mi) west of Nicosia. It is the strongest earthquake near Nicosia in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nicosia 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 Nicosia.
Nearest earthquakes from Nicosia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nicosia. 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 Nicosia.
When was the last earthquake in Nicosia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicosia on the afternoon of May 20, 2026 at 16:00 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 73km southwest of Nicosia at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nicosia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nicosia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicosia on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 132km west-southwest of Nicosia at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nicosia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nicosia?
In the past 10 years, 211 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nicosia. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
