Cyprus shaken by 5.3 magnitude earthquake
Buildings evacuated as strong earthquake hits Cyprus
- A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Cyprus on Wednesday morning.
- The tremor occurred at approximately 11.32am local time (9.32m GMT).
- Its epicentre was located 20 kilometres northeast of Paphos, at a depth of 15 kilometres.
- Tremors from the earthquake were felt across the region, extending as far as Lebanon and parts of Israel.
- Public buildings in the Paphos district were briefly evacuated, though no immediate damage has been reported.