Owner of collapsed building given 865 years in jail after trying to flee to Cyprus
The owner of a block of flats which collapsed, killing 96 people inside, who then attempted to flee to Cyprus to start a new life in the hours after the building’...
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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued
A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, its seismology agency said, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas ...
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Rescuers hunt for survivors after Philippines’ deadliest quake in over a decade kills at least 69
Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for survivors in mud and rubble on Wednesday and authorities urged help for hospitals inundated with the injured after the deadliest earthquake in more ...
Powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines causes damage, power outages
A powerful 6.9-magnitudeearthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City in the Philippines late on Tuesday, leading to power outages and damaging buildings in the region.
The United States Geological ...
Strong earthquake strikes Evia island, felt in Athens
An earthquake rattled Athens on Tuesday morning with no reports of any damage or fatalities.
The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake, of magnitude 5.2, was off Evia island about 50 km (31 ...
Two powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed 2,200
Two powerful aftershocks shook eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday in a ...
Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 2,200, survivors face aid crunch
Rescue workers on Thursday pulled bodies from the rubble of homes razed in Afghanistan’s earthquakes as the confirmed death toll topped 2,200, while homeless survivors faced a bleak future with ...
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New quake shakes devastated Afghan region as death toll exceeds 1,400
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking fears of further damage and destruction almost two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1,400 ...
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Afghan earthquake of magnitude 6 kills more than 800, injures over 2,800
One of Afghanistan’s worst earthquakes killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital after they were plucked from ...
Minor earthquake in Trikomo has architects concerned
The Turkish Cypriot architectural chamber on Thursday expressed their concern over the 2.7 magnitude earthquake which struck the Trikomo area in northern Cyprus at 8:19pm on Wednesday evening.
“Although small in ...
One killed in 6.1 magnitude earthquake in northwestern Turkey
One person was killed on Sunday when an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northwestern Turkey’s Balikesir province, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding 29 people were wounded and 16 buildings collapsed.
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July quake appears to have damaged Russian nuclear sub base, NY Times reports
A nuclear submarine base in Russia’s remote Far East region was damaged last week following one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the area in decades, the New ...
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Former public officials in court over hotel collapse which killed 35 Cypriots
Court proceedings continued on Wednesday in the case against six former public officials who stand accused of “causing death through negligence” for their roles in the sequence of events which ...
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Minor earthquake hits off coast of Cyprus
The geological survey department of the Agricultural Ministry on Monday afternoon reported an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale off the coast of Cyprus.
According to the department, the earthquake ...
Minor earthquake recorded off coast of Cyprus
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of Cyprus on Thursday morning.
The earthquake struck at 4.32am and had its epicentre around 90 kilometres north of ...
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Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete
Emergency services were on high alert in Crete on Thursday after a 6.1 magnitude quake hit off the Greek island, causing tremors felt across Turkey and Israel.
The fire brigade said ...
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off Crete, also felt in Cyprus
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the island of Crete in Greece and was felt as far away as Cyprus and Egypt in the early morning hours on Wednesday, but ...
5.1-magnitude quake reported in California’s San Diego county
An earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude struck San Diego country estates, California on Monday, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The quake was at a depth of 13.4 km (8.33 miles), USGS said.
USAID team fired while in Myanmar earthquake zone, ex-official says
Three U.S. aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump ...
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Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to ...
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Myanmar quake survivors without food, shelter as aftershock fears linger
Aid groups arriving in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after last week’s devastating quake which killed more than 2,000 ...
Small earthquake shakes Paphos
An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred near Paphos on Tuesday morning.
According to the Euro-mediterranean seismological centre, the quake’s epicentre was 18 kilometres southeast of Paphos and 56km ...
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Woman rescued from Myanmar earthquake rubble as searchers race to find more survivors
Rescuers freed a woman from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar, officials said on Monday, a glimmer of hope three days after a massive earthquake that killed around 2,000 as ...
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Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600, as junta lets in foreign rescuers
Myanmar’s military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn country ...
Understanding Earthquakes in Cyprus and Beyond
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that can have significant consequences for people, infrastructure, and economies. In Cyprus, located in a seismically active region of the Eastern Mediterranean near the boundary of the Eurasian and African tectonic plates, seismic activity is not unusual. Earthquakes in Cyprus are closely monitored by authorities and researchers. While many tremors are minor, the island has experienced stronger quakes throughout its history, reminding residents of the importance of preparedness and safety measures.
While large, destructive earthquakes are relatively rare, Cyprus experiences dozens of minor tremors every year. These usually cause little or no damage but are closely monitored by the Cyprus Geological Survey Department and other scientific institutions. Regular monitoring and preparedness campaigns ensure that authorities and citizens remain aware of potential risks.
Cyprus Mail regularly reports on earthquake events and the environment, from local tremors that may affect communities across the island to major international quakes that make global headlines. Coverage often includes expert commentary, government announcements, and updates on emergency response.