M5.3 Earthquake 5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus — November 12, 2025
2025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC (2025-11-12) · approx. 4:23 PM UTC+2 local
Felt by 62 people across nearby locations.
On November 12, 2025 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.9226°, 32.5546°. This earthquake was detected by 96 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 472, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 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 62 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
32.5546°E
Technical Information
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Polémi, Cyprus?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus on November 12, 2025 at 14:23 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.9226°, 32.5546°, which is 5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 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: us6000rmyh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 12, 2025). M5.3 Earthquake 5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus — November 12, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rmyh/