Cyprus
Earthquakes in Cyprus
Latest earthquakes in Cyprus on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Cyprus
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Nicosia. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Cyprus. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Cyprus
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cyprus
Cyprus has recorded 932 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 1996.
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932 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 12 mi S of Morfou, Cyprus | 1.0 mi | |
| 4.2 | 33 mi WSW of Limassol, Cyprus | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 23 mi SW of Paphos, Cyprus | 20.5 mi | |
| 6.6 | 41 mi NW of Paphos, Cyprus | 13.0 mi | |
| 5.9 | 20 mi NNW of Paphos, Cyprus | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.7 | 48 mi WSW of Limassol, Cyprus | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.7 | 48 mi W of Limassol, Cyprus | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.7 | 18 mi SW of Paphos, Cyprus | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.6 | 9 mi NW of Limassol, Cyprus | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.6 | 27 mi SW of Paphos, Cyprus | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 52 mi SE of Larnaca, Cyprus | 10.3 mi | |
| 5.4 | 28 mi SW of Paphos, Cyprus | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.4 | 29 mi SE of Protaras, Cyprus | 19.9 mi | |
| 5.3 | 12 mi NE of Paphos, Cyprus | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.3 | 40 mi WNW of Paphos, Cyprus | 16.4 mi | |
| 5.3 | 6 mi WNW of Paphos, Cyprus | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.3 | 21 mi NNW of Paphos, Cyprus | 6.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 14 | M5.3 |
| 2024 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2023 | 5 | M4.2 |
| 2022 | 11 | M6.6 |
| 2021 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2018 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 6 | M4.4 |
| 2016 | 11 | M4.3 |
| 2015 | 6 | M5.3 |
| 2014 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2013 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2012 | 7 | M5.4 |
| 2011 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2010 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2009 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 58 | M4.3 |
| 2007 | 40 | M4.6 |
| 2006 | 49 | M4.7 |
| 2005 | 68 | M4.3 |
| 2004 | 105 | M4.7 |
| 2003 | 48 | M4.6 |
| 2002 | 42 | M4.4 |
| 2001 | 42 | M4.4 |
| 2000 | 46 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 54 | M5.6 |
| 1998 | 15 | M4.5 |
| 1997 | 21 | M5.7 |
| 1996 | 114 | M6.8 |
| 1995 | 37 | M5.9 |
| 1994 | 14 | M4.3 |
| 1993 | 10 | M5.4 |
| 1992 | 12 | M4.3 |
| 1991 | 13 | M4.2 |
| 1990 | 10 | M4.2 |
| 1989 | 9 | M4.2 |
| 1988 | 4 | M3.8 |
| 1987 | 9 | M5.0 |
| 1986 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1985 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 1984 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1983 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1982 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1979 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1976 | 3 | M5.1 |