Latest earthquakes near Pafos, Cyprus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pafos, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pafos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pafos (also known as Baf İlçesi), it will show up within minutes.
Pafos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pafos, Cyprus in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pafos roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pafos in 2014. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pafos that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pafos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pafos 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 | 120 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pafos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pafos occurred on Jan 11, 2022 03:07 local time (Asia/Nicosia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 67 kilometers (42 mi) north-west of Paphos, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pafos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 1996 15:10, 37 kilometers (23 mi) north-west of Paphos. It is the strongest earthquake near Pafos 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 Pafos, 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 Pafos.
Earthquakes by city in Pafos
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pafos, Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pafos.
When was the last earthquake in Pafos, Cyprus?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pafos on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 20:28 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 183km east-northeast of Paphos at a depth of 40km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pafos, Cyprus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pafos, Cyprus?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pafos on the afternoon of October 9, 1996 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 37km southwest of Paphos at a depth of 33km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pafos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pafos, Cyprus?
In the past 10 years, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pafos. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
