8.2 earthquake hits Panama, tsunami warning issued
A strong 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday at a 10 km depth, according to the US Geological Survey, yet no damage was initially reported and ...
Strong earthquake strikes central Peru, no damage reported
An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit central Peru on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said, although authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage.
The quake struck at a depth of 99 ...
Search for Indonesia earthquake victims underway on Independence Day
Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 54 people were awaiting aid on Monday as rescuers prepared to comb through collapsed buildings in ...
At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake
At least 47 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in its latest statement.
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Search for Colombia’s quake survivors enters critical period
Colombia’s President Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday vowed to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild hospitals, schools, homes and infrastructure destroyed by Monday’s earthquake, which ...
Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
Rescue crews dug through mountains of rubble in western Colombia, shouting for quiet so they could listen for survivors still trapped under the buildings that collapsed in a powerful earthquake ...
Colombia earthquake death toll surges to 224 as search for survivors continues
The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for ...
Columbia declares state of ememergency, at least 111 dead after earthquake
At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, collapsing buildings in several cities and trapping people under rubble.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, according to ...
Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as toll rises to 17
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushita is most worried about the invisible ...
Rescuers in Japan haul survivors from collapsed mall as earthquake toll rises to 13
Rescuers were frantically searching on Wednesday for survivors of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads ...
Japan quake injures at least 50, disrupts power and travel
A major earthquake rocked Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and injuring at least 50 people.
Speaking to reporters at her ...
Earthquakes hit Japan, Mexico and China within hours
Powerful earthquakes struck Japan, Mexico and China within hours of one another on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning in southern Japan and emergency responses in parts of Asia.
The strongest ...
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as Guatemala and El Salvador, though authorities said ...
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near tourist hotspot in New Zealand’s South Island
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand’s South Island, prompting the authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
The epicenter of the earthquake ...
Earthquake felt in Limassol
An earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale occurred in Limassol on Saturday afternoon.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.4 kilometres at around 3.20pm ...
Between silence and shouts, rescuers dig for Venezuela twin quake survivors
More than 100 people stood silently on Tuesday in the road alongside what used to be the Los Cocos public housing complex in Venezuela’s La Guaira state.
For 10 minutes, interrupted ...
Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quake, death toll hits 1,700
Frustration rose across Venezuela over a lack of government help in areas struck by deadly twin earthquakes five days ago, with miracle rescues increasingly rare and the death toll hitting ...
Earthquake shifts political ground for Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez
Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in over a century is the biggest challenge to Delcy Rodriguez’s early leadership but could also allow the interim president to stamp her authority on ...
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll climbs to 1,500 as rescue efforts continue while refinery shuts down
Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim search ...
Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, 50,000 reported missing
Rescuers worked through the night on Friday to save hundreds of Venezuelans trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing after two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America’s ...
Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes
Hundreds of people in Venezuela were trapped under rubble and many more remained unaccounted for on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes devastated areas in and around the capital Caracas, killing ...
Cyprus offers condolences to Venezuela after earthquakes kill 164
Cyprus has expressed solidarity with Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 people and caused widespread destruction.
In its statement issued on Thursday, the foreign ministry said it was “...
Thousands feared dead after two major earthquakes strike Venezuela
Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting ...
Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed
At least 15 people were feared dead in the southern Philippines on Monday after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries.
The ...
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.