Twin Quakes Rattle Cyprus Coast, Prompting Rapid Seismological Response

EN B2 3 min read Dec 13

A pair of distinct earthquakes struck off the coast of Paphos on Friday evening, causing tremors throughout the western Cypriot district and initiating a swift response from international seismological agencies. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that the seismic events, occurring mere minutes apart, were widely felt by residents, though...

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