The Department of Geological Survey of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that on Sunday, 26 June 2022 at 13:23 local time a significant earthquake of magnitude M=2.6 on the Richter scale was recorded by the seismological network of the Department. Four (4) aftershocks followed so far (local time 15:00), with a larger magnitude of M=1.9 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake had its epicenter in the sea area of Limassol, four (4) kilometers east of the city and a focal depth of 13 kilometers. It was slightly felt in the city of Limassol.
More information: Event 20220626-4 - Athena
The phenomenon is monitored by the Seismological Centre of the Geological Survey Department and the relevant information (seismic parameters, interactive maps, etc.) is published on the websites and social media of the Seismological Centre of the Geological Survey Department www.gsd-seismology.org.cy, and @CY_earthquakes (Twitter).
Given the very low intensity of this earthquake, the Department does not consider it appropriate to make additional statements to the media.
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