M5.2 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Polémi, Cyprus — November 12, 2025
2025-11-12 09:31:27 UTC (2025-11-12) · approx. 11:31 AM UTC+2 local
Felt by 127 people across surrounding communities.
On November 12, 2025 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 2 km ENE of Polémi, Cyprus, at a depth of 19.7 km and coordinates 34.8976°, 32.5325°. This earthquake was detected by 162 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 491, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 127 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
32.5325°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Polémi, Cyprus?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 2 km ENE of Polémi, Cyprus on November 12, 2025 at 09:31 UTC had a depth of 19.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.8976°, 32.5325°, which is 2 km ENE of Polémi, Cyprus.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rmxj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 12, 2025). M5.2 Earthquake 2 km ENE of Polémi, Cyprus — November 12, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rmxj/