Small Earthquake Shakes Cyprus on April 1
A mild earthquake was recorded in Cyprus on the morning of April 1, with tremors felt in the Limassol and Paphos areas.
According to preliminary data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake struck at approximately 06:17 AM—though some reports place it closer to 07:20 AM.
Early assessments indicate that the epicenter of the 3.5-magnitude earthquake was located offshore, 18 km southeast of Paphos, at a depth of about 13 km.
Residents in Limassol and other parts of the island also reported feeling the tremors.
There have been no reports of injuries or structural damage.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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