A Cyprus Turkey earthquake was recorded early Thursday morning and was lightly felt in the Paphos region and surrounding areas.
According to the Cyprus Geological Survey Department (GSD), the tremor struck at 07:33 local time and registered a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was located approximately 90 kilometres north of Polis Chrysochous, at a depth of 55 kilometres.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), meanwhile, recorded the same Cyprus Turkey earthquake as a magnitude 4.1 event. It placed the epicentre offshore in the sea area between Cyprus and Turkey. Small differences between agencies are common due to differing equipment, methods, and regional data.
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The earthquake was considered minor, and no injuries or structural damage have been reported. No tsunami warning has been issued.
While it did not cause any disruption, the Cyprus Turkey earthquake is a reminder that the region lies along a seismically active zone, where small to moderate quakes are a regular occurrence. Cyprus is situated near the boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates — a known hotspot for seismic activity in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Geological Survey Department continues to monitor the situation. Residents who felt the quake are encouraged to share their experience through the department’s reporting tools.
Full seismic data and interactive maps are available on the GSD website:
Geological Survey Department – Earthquake Report
Also read: Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Crete, felt across the region
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