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1995 Paphos earthquake
Σεισμός Πάφου 1995
Map of Cyprus and the epicenter of the earthquake
1995 Paphos earthquake is located in Cyprus
1995 Paphos earthquake
UTC time1995-02-23 21:03:01
ISC event121165
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date23 February 1995 (1995-02-23)
Local time00:03:01 EEST (UTC+2)
MagnitudeMwr5.9
Depth10.0 km (6.2 mi)
Epicenter35°02′46″N 32°16′44″E / 35.046°N 32.279°E / 35.046; 32.279
Areas affectedArodhes, Peristerona, Polis, Kathikas, Peyia, Stroumbi, Kykkou Monastery, Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paralimni, Paphos
Total damageHomes destroyed or severely damaged
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
TsunamiNone
LandslidesNone
AftershocksMwr5.2, Mwr4.8
Casualties2 fatalities, 5 injuries

On 23 February 1995, at 12:03 AM EEST (21:03 UTC), a Mwr  5.9 earthquake struck Paphos District in Cyprus, with an epicenter located about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Paphos.[1] The earthquake was felt throughout all of Cyprus, as well as parts of northern Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey.[2] It caused moderate damage to the surrounding area; homes had little to severe damage. Two people died and five were injured as a result of this earthquake.

  1. ^ "M 5.9 - Cyprus region". Earthquake Hazards Program. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Today in Earthquake History". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2024.

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