1222 Cyprus earthquake

1222 Cyprus earthquake
1222 Cyprus earthquake is located in Cyprus
Paphos
Paphos
1222 Cyprus earthquake
Local date11 May 1222 (1222-05-11)
Local time08:15
Magnitude7.0–7.5
Epicenter34°42′N 32°36′E / 34.7°N 32.6°E / 34.7; 32.6
Areas affectedCyprus
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
TsunamiYes
CasualtiesMany

The 1222 Cyprus earthquake occurred at about 06:15 UTC on 11 May. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.0–7.5 and triggered a paleotsunami that was recorded in Libya and Alexandria. The strongest shaking was felt in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos.[1] Many people died, although there are no estimates for the total number of casualties.[2]

  1. ^ Yolsal, S.; Taymaz T. (2010). "Sensitivity Analysis on Relations Between Earthquake Source Rupture Parameters and Far-Field Tsunami Waves: Case Studies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region". Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences. 19 (3): 313–349. Bibcode:2005TuJES..14..281Y. doi:10.3906/yer-0902-8. S2CID 131426966.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ambraseys was invoked but never defined (see the help page).