Earthquakes in Cyprus — December 2024
3 earthquakes were recorded in Cyprus during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 19 km.
The month's largest event in Cyprus was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Chlórakas, Cyprus on 24 December 2024 at 18:22 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Cyprus monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Chlórakas, Cyprus on 24 December at 10 km; M4.5 near Perivólia, Cyprus on 05 December at 36 km; M4.1 near Ágios Týchon, Cyprus on 02 December at 10 km.
That is 67% above the 2 events Cyprus averages per month across the 5 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Cyprus, December 2024
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Chlórakas, Cyprus | 10.0 | Cyprus | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Perivólia, Cyprus | 36.4 | Cyprus | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Ágios Týchon, Cyprus | 10.0 | Cyprus | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Cyprus in December 2024?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Cyprus during December 2024, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Cyprus in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Chlórakas, Cyprus on 24 December 2024.
Other months in Cyprus
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.