Live seismic activity in Cyprus — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Cyprus lies in a complex plate boundary zone between Africa, Anatolia, and Eurasia, with moderate seismicity.
See real‑time seismic activity in Cyprus. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
Cyprus lies in a complex plate boundary zone between Africa, Anatolia, and Eurasia, with moderate seismicity. The 1996 M6.8 earthquake near Paphos was felt across the island. Major faults include Cyprus Arc, Paphos fault zone. Notable quakes include 2025 Paphos (M5.3), 2015 M5.7, 1996 Paphos (M6.8), 1941 Limassol (M6.0). The seismic risk is moderate. Tectonically, Cyprus lies on convergent – african plate subducting beneath anatolian plate. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Cyprus.
See earthquakes today in Cyprus with real‑time USGS data. Filter by magnitude, depth, and find earthquakes near me in Cyprus. Updated every 60 seconds.
The region is defined by Cyprus Arc, Paphos fault zone, and the risk level is classified as Moderate. With a population of 1.2 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Cyprus lies on Convergent – African Plate subducting beneath Anatolian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live list above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Sort by Newest to see the most recent events first.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Cyprus was the 2025 Paphos earthquake (M5.3). 2025 Paphos (M5.3)
Cyprus experiences approximately 50-200 earthquakes per year, with 5-20 felt (M3.0+) and 0-2 potentially damaging events (M5.0+) annually, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Cyprus was the 2025 Paphos earthquake (M5.3). 2025 Paphos (M5.3)
Yes. Cyprus is crossed by Cyprus Arc, Paphos fault zone, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.