Quake felt in Paphos, Limassol
An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was felt in Paphos late on Friday afternoon.
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake was also felt at a lesser extent ...
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ...
Eight people dead, one child injured after Afghanistan quake
Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday when a house collapsed in Kabul following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, the National Disaster ...
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said, though monitoring agencies said the ...
Minor earthquake strikes Paphos overnight
An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck near Paphos late on Wednesday night, the geological survey department said on Thursday.
The earthquake struck at 11.54pm.
Its epicentre was located ...
Turkish Cypriots mark three years since deadly earthquakes
Turkish Cypriots on Friday commemorated the third anniversary of the two devastating earthquakes which struck southeastern Turkey on February 6, 2023.
A total of 49 Cypriots were among the more than 50,000 people recorded ...
Hotel collapse suspects freed ‘because they hoped it would not’
The six suspects who were spared jail in the case of the collapse of the Isias hotel in the Turkish city of Adiyaman, which killed 72 people, including 35 Cypriots, were freed ...
Three bailed, three freed in case over hotel collapse which killed 35 Cypriots
Three public officials who had been on trial over the collapse of the Isias hotel in the Turkish city of Adiyaman, which collapsed and killed 72 people, including 35 Cypriots, were on ...
Small earthquake felt in Paphos district
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was felt in the Paphos district in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The earthquake hit at 3.28am, with its epicentre located around 80 ...
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Talaud Islands, GFZ says
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Talaud Islands on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
The quake was at a depth of 77 ...
Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude felt in Paphos and Limassol
An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale was felt in the Paphos district on Thursday, the geological survey department reported.
The tremor occurred at 1.25pm and was centred near Ayia ...
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines’ southern islands on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
USGS said ...
‘Island could face more earthquakes’ says geological survey department
The geological survey department warned on Monday that the island could face “more earthquakes in the coming days” amid intense regional seismic activity.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Antakya region ...
Cyprus tests earthquake response in rescue exercise
The two-day search and rescue exercise Artemis 2025 has been completed, testing the country’s readiness to respond to a major earthquake, civil defence spokesman Panayiotis Liasides said on Saturday.
The ...
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
The earthquake ...
Second earthquake rattles Limassol in a few hours
A new earthquake rattled parts of Cyprus in the early hours of Thursday morning.
According to initial estimates from the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the tremor measured 2.9 on the Richter ...
3.9 earthquake hits Limassol region
Cyprus was hit by an earthquake, registering 3.9 on the Richter scale at around 7.35pm on Wednesday.
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was reported near ...
Cyprus and Greece launch bilateral cooperation project on natural disasters
In an effort to respond to natural disasters in the region more efficiently, Cyprus and Greece have set up the joint “Epicentre” project, which was officially launched by Justice Minister ...
EARTHQUAKE
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100
At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with buildings damaged in many areas including ...
Earthquakes ‘gradually reducing’ in strength after Wednesday
Seismic activity in and around Cyprus has been “gradually reducing” in strength in the aftermath of the two strong earthquakes which struck near Paphos on Wednesday, the geological survey department ...
Two more tremors on Friday
Two tremors occurred early on Friday morning in Cyprus.
According to the Euro-Mediterranean seismological centre, a tremor measuring three on the Richter scale was recorded at 3.10am. The epicentre was 14 ...
Minor damage reported after twin 5.3 earthquakes in Paphos
The two 5.3-magnitude earthquakes that rattled the island on Wednesday caused minor damage to Ayios Neophytos Monastery, an abandoned house in Kelokedara, and a listed building in central Paphos, authorities ...
Another earthquake reported near Paphos
Another earthquake, this time measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was reported near Paphos on Thursday morning.
According to reports, the earthquake occurred shortly before 11.30am.
More to follow…
Seismic activity ‘expected to ease’ after earthquakes
Seismic activity in and around Cyprus is “expected to ease” after the two strong earthquakes which struck near Paphos on Wednesday, geological survey department director Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou said on Thursday.
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Understanding Earthquakes in Cyprus and Beyond
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that can have significant consequences for people, infrastructure, and economies. In Cyprus, located in a seismically active region of the Eastern Mediterranean near the boundary of the Eurasian and African tectonic plates, seismic activity is not unusual. Earthquakes in Cyprus are closely monitored by authorities and researchers. While many tremors are minor, the island has experienced stronger quakes throughout its history, reminding residents of the importance of preparedness and safety measures.
While large, destructive earthquakes are relatively rare, Cyprus experiences dozens of minor tremors every year. These usually cause little or no damage but are closely monitored by the Cyprus Geological Survey Department and other scientific institutions. Regular monitoring and preparedness campaigns ensure that authorities and citizens remain aware of potential risks.
Cyprus Mail regularly reports on earthquake events and the environment, from local tremors that may affect communities across the island to major international quakes that make global headlines. Coverage often includes expert commentary, government announcements, and updates on emergency response.