Overview
- The first quake measured magnitude 5.3 with an epicenter about 25 kilometers northeast of Paphos, according to the Cyprus Seismological Centre.
- A second strong tremor struck in the afternoon with a magnitude above 5, shaking residents again.
- Shaking was felt across the island and along the coasts of Turkey, Israel and Lebanon, local media reported.
- Schools were evacuated as a precaution and many residents moved into open areas after the morning jolt.
- Experts reported numerous minor shocks following the initial event, with the Geological Survey reviewing the sequence.