An earthquake measuring 6,3 on the Richter scale shook Sotira and the whole of Cyprus today at 17:21 in the afternoon, as recorded by the seismological network of the Geological Survey.
According to an announcement by the Department, the earthquake focused on the sea area of the Gulf of Antalya, 188 kilometers northwest of Paphos, with a focal depth of 11 kilometers and was felt throughout Cyprus.
The evolution of the phenomenon is monitored by the Seismological Center of the Department of Geological Survey.
According to the director of the Geological Survey, Eleni Moriso, this is a shallow earthquake and it was felt throughout Cyprus.
Five aftershocks followed the 6,3 magnitude earthquake. The five aftershocks had a magnitude of 2,9 and 3,0 on the Richter scale.