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Cyprus experienced another earthquake Thursday morning, adding to a string of tremors that began yesterday, as unusual seismic activity continues in the Paphos district.
At 11:30 a.m., a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the area, following an earlier tremor at 6:46 a.m. that measured 3.9. The sequence comes after two stronger quakes on Wednesday: a 5.3-magnitude quake at 11:31 a.m. and a 5.2-magnitude tremor at 4:23 p.m., both centered near Agia Marina Kelokedara, about 20 kilometers northeast of Paphos. The quakes were felt across Cyprus, including Limassol and Nicosia, and even along parts of the eastern Mediterranean coast.
Director of the Geological Survey Department, Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou, described the activity as an “intense and unprecedented seismic sequence,” comparing it to the consecutive earthquakes experienced in Turkey in 2023. He said milder tremors continued Wednesday evening, followed by the two new quakes Thursday morning.
Over 15 earthquakes have been recorded in the past hours, many of which were felt by residents. Authorities say the situation is expected to ease but urge the public to remain calm and vigilant.
Damage so far has been minimal. The President of the Paphos Civil Defense, Charalambos Pittokopitis, reported only one incident: the roof of an uninhabited house in Kelokedara collapsed during Wednesday’s afternoon quake. No other structural damage has been reported. Local engineers have been instructed to provide technical support if needed.
The Geological Survey Department continues to monitor the area closely, and emergency services remain on alert for both seismic activity and extreme weather, which is affecting the Paphos coast.
Residents are advised to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and report any unusual activity to authorities.
