Earthquake in Cyprus: Paphos Residents Feel Underground Tremors
An earthquake was recorded in the Paphos area on Tuesday, May 14th, with citizens reporting seismic activity felt in the region.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake was registered at 13:18 local time, measuring 3 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was reportedly located 17 kilometers from Geroskipou at a depth of approximately 6.9 kilometers.
The underground tremors were felt in the vicinity of Geroskipou and the surrounding areas of Paphos. Reports suggest that the earthquake was noticeable, causing concern among the local population.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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