On Monday, December 2, at about 11:23 p.m., a small earthquake with a magnitude of 4 on the Richter scale occurred in Cyprus.
According to information provided by the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded 23 km southeast of Limassol.
As a result of the earthquake, no one was injured and there was no destruction. However, many residents of the city still had unpleasant sensations - many felt a slight vibration. Internet users on their social networks report that they have noticed this phenomenon.
Earthquake in Cyprus is a common natural phenomenon!
The most catastrophic earthquakes in Cyprus, 6.0 and 6.1 on the Richter scale, occurred on September 10, 1953 in the Paphos area.
Then 40 people died, 1000 were injured and 4000 were left homeless. Within seconds, 1,600 houses were destroyed in 158 communities in Paphos. Earthquakes were felt in Limassol and Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Kastellorizo, Rhodes and Turkey.
In 1996, Cyprus suffered a major earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake was concentrated in the southwestern part of the island between Limassol and Paphos. As a result of the earthquake in Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia, Larnaca and Paralimni, houses were damaged and 2 people died.
In 1999, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale occurred in Limassol.
In addition, in 1924, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurred in the sea, east of Famagusta, and in 1918, a magnitude of 6.3.
On January 20, 1941, a very strong earthquake struck the entire Eastern Mediterranean and caused a tsunami in Israel. After the earthquake, many houses in Larnaca and Paralimni were damaged and destroyed.
In 1947, there was a strong earthquake in Alexandretta, Türkiye. In addition to Turkey, it also affected Cyprus. Nicosia and Famagusta suffered the most then.
Source: omegalive.com.cy
