At 19:18 on Friday, December 12, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred in Cyprus. At 19:20 a stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 was recorded. By
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European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, its epicenter was 18 km northeast of Paphos, and its hypocenter was at a depth of 7.8 km in the earth's crust. The aftershock at 19:24 was weaker (magnitude 2.5).
Testimonies from island residents
The bed was shaking. (To Geroskip) Felt trembling for five seconds. (Konya) The windows and doors were shaking. (Tala) Light swaying. (Limassol) The Christmas tree was swinging. (Polis) I was pouring whiskey and the glass began to shake. I wasted my drink. (Nicosia)
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