M 4.9 in Cyprus on 21 Jan 2021 14:27 UTC

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Social insurance staff say their workplace is unsafe following Thursday's quake

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:10:00 +0100palo-gr (en)

Saying that the earthquake which rattled Cyprus on Thursday only underscored the sorry state of their current premises, employees working at the social insurance department on Byron Avenue in Nicosia on Friday stepped up calls to move to a new building until the necessary repairs can be made. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.

Cyprus hit by 5.0 quake, no injuries or damage reported (Update 3)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:26:00 +0100palo-gr (en)

Cyprus was hit by an earthquake of a magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale Thursday afternoon, according to the geological surveys department. The tremor hit at 4.27pm local time. The epicentre was reported near Dasaki Achnas, in the Famagusta district, 18 kilometres northeast of Larnaca and at a depth of 55 kilometres.

Three aftershocks recorded after Thursday’s earthquake

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:09:00 +0100in-cyprus (en)

Three aftershock measuring less than 2.5 on the Richter scale have been recorded since the big earthquake that took place on Thursday, at 16:27, measured 5 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was Dasaki Achnas. An official of the Geological Survey Department said that according to the history of the region, earthquakes measuring between 4.

Shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake rattles Crete

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:38:00 +0100in-cyprus (en)

A shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported on Friday morning near the port city of Sitia in the Greek island of Crete. The National Observatory of Athens said the quake hit at 8:57 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. The tremor followed hours only after a quake of magnitude 5 on the Richter scale had rattled Cyprus .

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no reports of damage

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:38:00 +0100in-cyprus (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday afternoon, with no reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate. Cyprus is an in earthquake-prone zone but strong tremors are not common.

WORLD Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Northern Cyprus

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:22:00 +0100hurriyetdailynews (en)

A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Jan. 21, Turkey's disaster management agency said.

Séisme de magnitude 4,9 à Chypre, pas de blessés ni dégâts

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 04:23:00 +0100lefigaro (fr)

Un séisme de magnitude de 4,9 à Chypre, selon l'Institut américain de géophysique (USGS), a secoué l'île méditerranéenne jeudi 21 janvier sans faire de blessés ni dégâts, ont déclaré les responsables locaux. À lire aussi : Un séisme de magnitude 7 s'est produit au sud des Philippines Le tremblement....

Chypre secouée par un séisme de magnitude 4,9, aucun blessé à déplorer Ouest-France

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:45:00 +0100msn-fr (fr)

© FOTOLIA Une vue de Nicosie, la capitale de Chypre. La terre a tremblé sur l’île de la Méditerranée, jeudi 21 janvier. Le séisme ressenti dans la capitale Nicosie n’a fait ni blessé ni dégâts. Un séisme de magnitude de 4,9, selon l’Institut américain de géophysique (USGS), a secoué l’île....

Cyprus rattled by rare earthquake

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:32:00 +0100urdupoint (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck Cyprus on Thursday, sending residents fleeing onto the streets, but there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage, authorities said

Cyprus: Magnitude 5 earthquake briefly interrupts budget vote

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:49:00 +0100balkaneu (en)

A magnitude 5 earthquake on the Richter scale occurred around 16:30 (local time) and was felt throughout Cyprus according to the Geological Survey. Due to the earthquake, the session of the parliament for the voting of the budget was interrupted for a while.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 shakes Cyprus; no reports of injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:34:00 +0100business-standard (en)

Many people in Cyprus took to social media to say how strongly they felt the quake with furniture shifting and lamps swaying, especially in high-rise buildings

Earthquake of 5,1 on Richter scale hits Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:29:00 +0100Sana-en (en)

Damascus, SANA- Residents of the Syrian coastal areas felt the earthquake that hit Cyprus Island on Thursday afternoon. In a statement to SANA, the National Earthquake Center said that an earthquake of 5.1 on the Richter scale, with 10 km depth hit the island of Cyprus at 4:27 p.m.

Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:28:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus’ Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:26:00 +0100tribtown (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus’ Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

Chypre secouée par un séisme de magnitude 4,9, aucun blessé à déplorer

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:20:00 +0100lemainelibre (fr)

La terre a tremblé sur l’île de la Méditerranée, jeudi 21 janvier. Le séisme ressenti dans la capitale Nicosie n’a fait ni blessé ni dégâts.

5.1 Magnitude Larnaca Earthquake Rattles Homes Island-wide

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:56:00 +0100almanar-en (en)

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in Larnaca rattled homes and buildings around Cyprus at around 4:27 pm today, January 21. The earthquake was at a depth of 10km and around 7km northeast of Larnaca, said earthquake information center EMSC. In Nicosia old city, we felt our building move....

Chypre secouée par un séisme de magnitude 4,9, aucun blessé à déplorer

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:52:00 +0100courrierdelouest (fr)

La terre a tremblé sur l’île de la Méditerranée, jeudi 21 janvier. Le séisme ressenti dans la capitale Nicosie n’a fait ni blessé ni dégâts.

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Shakes Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:34:00 +0100naharnet-en (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus' Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:28:00 +0100TorontoStar (en)

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Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:23:00 +0100wsoctv (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus — (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus' Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

Tremblement de terre Un séisme de magnitude 4,9 secoue Chypre, pas de blessés Le sol a tremblé sur l’île méditerranéenne de Chypre jeudi. D’une magnitude de 4,9, le séisme n’a fait ni blessés, ni dégâts. J'aime 8 Partager 2 Évaluer Commenter Partager Favoris

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:15:00 +0100lematin-CH (fr)

Un séisme de magnitude de 4,9 à Chypre, selon l’Institut américain de géophysique (USGS), a secoué l’île méditerranéenne jeudi sans faire de blessés ni dégâts, ont déclaré les responsables locaux. Le tremblement de terre s’est produit à 16h27 et l’épicentre a été localisé à deux kilomètres de....

Tremblement de terre: Un séisme de magnitude 4,9 secoue Chypre, pas de blessés

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:13:00 +0100tdg (fr)

Le sol a tremblé sur l’île méditerranéenne de Chypre jeudi. D’une magnitude de 4,9, le séisme n’a fait ni blessés, ni dégâts.

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Shakes Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:08:00 +0100naharnet-ar (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus' Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:03:00 +0100wxow (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 has shaken Cyprus, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage have been reported. Cyprus’ Geological Survey said the temblor struck at 1427 GMT, and was felt across the island. Its epicenter was in Cyprus’ southeastern corner at a depth of 34 miles.

Tremblement de terre: Un séisme de magnitude 4,9 secoue Chypre, pas de blessés

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:59:00 +010024heures (fr)

Un séisme de magnitude de 4,9 à Chypre, selon l’Institut américain de géophysique (USGS), a secoué l’île méditerranéenne jeudi sans faire de blessés ni dégâts, ont déclaré les responsables locaux. Le tremblement de terre s’est produit à 16h27 et l’épicentre a été localisé à deux kilomètres de....

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Northern Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:53:00 +0100aa-en (en)

Quake takes place in eastern Gazimagusa city at depth of 55.68 kilometers, says Turkish disaster agency. ANKARA A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Thursday, Turkey’s disaster management agency said. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management....

Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:50:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus' Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

BC-EU--Cyprus-Earthquake, 0175

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:49:00 +0100nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus ; no injuries, damage <<br /> An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 has shaken Cyprus, frightening some people who fled from their homes <<br /> NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) _ An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude....

Magnitude 5 earthquake shakes Cyprus; no injuries, damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:48:00 +0100sfgate (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 shook Cyprus on Thursday, frightening some people who fled from their homes. No injuries or damage was reported. The temblor struck at 4:27 p.m. (1427 GMT or 9:27 a.m. EST), Cyprus' Geological Survey said, and was felt across the island.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Northern Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:38:00 +0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Quake takes place in eastern Gazimagusa city at depth of 55.68 kilometers, says Turkish disaster agency. ANKARA A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Thursday, Turkey’s disaster management agency said. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management....

Earthquake measuring 5.4 felt all over Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:27:00 +0100palo-gr (en)

According to first information from EMSC an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale occurred around 16:30 and was felt all over Cyprus . Due to the earthquake, the Parliament session that was going to vote the state budget was suspended for a while. By.

Earthquake hits Cyprus, felt in israel

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:02:00 +0100ynetnews (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 that hit the city of Nicosia in Cyprus , was reportedly felt in Israel in the northern cities of Nahariya and Haifa. No damages or casualties reported.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:57:00 +0100zawya-palestine (en)

NICOSIA- An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:48:00 +0100gmanews (en)

NICOSIA, Cyprus - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:47:00 +0100kathimerini-en (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate. Cyprus is an in earthquake-prone zone but strong tremors are not common.

Cyprus earthquake felt in parts of Israel

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:41:00 +0100israelnationalnews (en)

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake 13 km northeast of Larnaca, Cyprus was felt in parts of northern Israel today (Thur). Cyprus is located in an earthquake-prone part of the Mediterranean basin. No injuries have been reported following the quake.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage NICOSIA (Reuters) - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate. Cyprus is an in earthquake-pron... 50m ago

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:41:00 +0100wsau (en)

NICOSIA (Reuters) - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:20:00 +0100reuters-it (en)

NICOSIA (Reuters) - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate.

Un séisme de magnitude 5 frappe la République Turque de Chypre Nord

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:19:00 +0100aa-fr (fr)

- L'épicentre a été enregistré à 55,68 km de profondeurs sous la ville de Gazimagusha (Famagouste).

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:14:00 +0100reuters-es (en)

NICOSIA (Reuters) - An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage. The tremor occurred at around 1427 GMT and was felt by residents of high rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, forcing some to evacuate.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Turkish Cyprus' Gazimağusa

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:13:00 +0100dailysabah (en)

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck near the city of Gazimağusa (Famagusta) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Thursday, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said. According to AFAD, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 55 kilometers (34 miles) at 5:25 p.m. local time.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0100reuters-br (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0100reuters-german (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:53:00 +0100reuters (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:52:00 +0100reuters-fr (en)

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.3 rattled Cyprus on Thursday, witnesses said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Significant magnitude 5.4 earthquake 13 km northeast of Larnaca, Cyprus

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:41:00 +0100volcanodiscovery (en)

5.4 quake 21 Jan 4:27 pm (GMT +2) A magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Larnaca, Larnaka, Cyprus , was reported only 9 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

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