The Department of Geological Survey of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 4:40 local time an earthquake of magnitude M = 4 was recorded by the seismological network of the Department.9 degrees on the Richter scale.
The earthquake had its epicentre in the sea area of Xylofagos, 20 kilometres southwest of Paralimni and a focal depth of 45 kilometres. The earthquake was felt throughout Cyprus, particularly in the epicentral region and in the Larnaca and Famagusta Districts. It was also felt in Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Turkey.
The phenomenon is monitored by the Seismological Centre of the Department of Geological Survey and the relevant information (seismic parameters, interactive maps, etc.) is published on the websites and social media of the Seismological Centre of the Department of Geological Survey www.gsd-seismology.org.cy, and @CY_earthquakes (Twitter).
For more information: Event 20220610-5 - Athena
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