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- Residents as far away as Israel reported feeling tremors, according to the Times of Israel.
- As of this reporting, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities.
- Lithuanian citizens living in or visiting Cyprus shared their experiences on social media.
Earthquakes Felt Across Multiple Countries, Including Israel and Cyprus
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Initial Reports and Seismic Activity
Residents as far away as Israel reported feeling tremors, according to the Times of Israel. EarthquakeTrack data indicates a total of four earthquakes occurred. The strongest registered a magnitude of 5.3, followed by a 5.2 magnitude quake, and two others measuring 4.7 and 4.4 on the Richter scale.
Evacuations and Initial Damage Assessments
As of this reporting, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities. However, The Independent reports that several buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Lithuanian citizens living in or visiting Cyprus shared their experiences on social media. One resident described a strong jolt near Paphos, stating, “There was a fairly strong impact near Paphos. I had to grab the kitchen counter. Cars were swaying in the yard, and water was splashing in the pool. One cat jumped out of the house, the other – from the yard into the house.”
not all residents felt the earthquake, with some reporting no sensation of movement.