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.