Latest earthquakes near Paphos, Pafos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paphos, Pafos, Cyprus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paphos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paphos (also known as Baf), it will show up within minutes.
Paphos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paphos, Pafos 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 Paphos roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Paphos in 2014. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Paphos 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 Paphos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Paphos 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 | 121 | 92.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Paphos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paphos 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 Paphos 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 Paphos 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 Paphos, Pafos 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 Paphos.
Nearest earthquakes from Paphos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paphos, Pafos. 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 Paphos.
When was the last earthquake in Paphos, Pafos?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Paphos on the night of December 20, 2024 at 04:37 local time (Asia/Nicosia). The center of this earthquake was located 181km north-northwest of Paphos at a depth of 16km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paphos, Pafos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paphos, Pafos?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Paphos 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 Paphos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paphos, Pafos?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paphos. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
