The Department of Geological Survey of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 12:02 local time an earthquake of magnitude M=3 was recorded by the seismological network of the Department.7 degrees on the Richter scale.
The earthquake had its epicentre in the maritime area between Cyprus and Lebanon, 110 kilometres south-southeast of Paralimni and a focal depth of 8 kilometres.
The earthquake had its epicentre in the maritime area between Cyprus and Lebanon, 110 kilometres south-southeast of Paralimni and a focal depth of 8 kilometres. The earthquake was barely felt in some areas of Cyprus.
More information: Event 20220501-2 - Athena.
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).
Given the very low intensity of this earthquake in Cyprus, and consequently its low impact, the Department considers that it is not appropriate to make any further statements to the media.
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