Earthquake Alerts Cyprus

Real-time earthquake monitoring and alerts for Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean region

Earthquake Monitoring in Cyprus

Cyprus is located in a seismically active region where the African and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. This makes earthquake monitoring essential for residents and visitors.

CyWarn provides real-time earthquake alerts by aggregating data from multiple international seismological networks, ensuring you receive notifications as quickly as possible after seismic events occur.

Our Data Sources

We aggregate earthquake data from the world's leading seismological agencies:

USGS

Global earthquake monitoring with rapid detection

EMSC

European network with strong Mediterranean coverage

GDACS

UN disaster coordination with impact assessment

Alert Severity Levels

Emergency

Magnitude 6.0+ - Major earthquake with potential for significant damage

Warning

Magnitude 4.5-5.9 - Moderate earthquake, may cause minor damage

Advisory

Magnitude 3.0-4.4 - Light earthquake, usually felt but rarely causes damage

Earthquake Safety Tips

  • DROP to your hands and knees immediately
  • COVER your head and neck, get under sturdy furniture if possible
  • HOLD ON until the shaking stops
  • Be prepared for aftershocks following the main event
  • Know your emergency exits and evacuation routes

Get Earthquake Alerts

Download CyWarn to receive instant notifications when earthquakes are detected near Cyprus.