10/06/2022 07:42
An earthquake measuring 4.9 Richter scale rocked Cyprus in the early hours Friday, according to the Department of Geological Survey.
The earthquake was recorded by the Department on 04:40 local time with its focal point in the sea of Xylofagou, 20 kilometres southwest of Paralimni, Famagusta, in the south eastern coast of the island, having a focal depth of 45 kilometres.
The quake was felt throughout Cyprus and especially in the focal area as well in the districts of Larnaca and Famagusta. It was also also felt in Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Turkey, the Department said.
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