A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale occurred at 16:27 in Cyprus. The earthquake was felt throughout free Cyprus and in the occupied territories, focusing on the Forest of Achna. Between the occupied Pergamon and Xylotymvos, about 7 km from Pergamon.
Police patrols were immediately mobilized and began patrols to detect any effects on people or buildings. No injuries or damage have been reported so far. Businesses housed in high-rise buildings were mainly affected, while hundreds took to the streets to discuss the phenomenon.
According to the first information, no damage has been reported. The epicenter is located 42 kilometers east of Nicosia, near Larnaca. The focal depth was estimated at 60 km.
The earthquake in Nicosia and Larnaca was particularly felt.
The plenary session of the Parliament was interrupted for about 10 minutes due to the earthquake, which occurred on Thursday afternoon and was particularly felt in Cyprus.
For press briefing: The Cyprus Fire Service has not received any call so far regarding the earthquake. Anything new will be announced to you.
– Andreas Kettis (@akettis) January 21, 2021
M5.0 #earthquake (# σεισμός) strikes 39 km SE of #Nicosia (#Cyprus) 15 min ago. Updated map of its effects: pic.twitter.com/hLKbvUG2rG
– EMSC (@LastQuake) January 21, 2021
moderate #earthquake (# σεισμός, #daeargryn) shakes Cyprus Region 5 min ago. Read eyewitnesses' stories & share yours: https://t.co/THds8PcL1Q
– EMSC (@LastQuake) January 21, 2021
