| Σεισμός Πάφου 1995 | |
 Map of Cyprus and the epicenter of the earthquake | |
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| UTC time | 1995-02-23 21:03:01 |
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| ISC event | 121165 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 23 February 1995 |
| Local time | 00:03:01 EEST (UTC+2) |
| Magnitude | Mwr5.9 |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 35°02′46″N 32°16′44″E / 35.046°N 32.279°E |
| Areas affected | Arodhes, Peristerona, Polis, Kathikas, Peyia, Stroumbi, Kykkou Monastery, Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia, Paralimni, Paphos |
| Total damage | Homes destroyed or severely damaged |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | None |
| Landslides | None |
| Aftershocks | Mwr5.2, Mwr4.8 |
| Casualties | 2 fatalities, 5 injuries |
On 23 February 1995, at 12:03 AM EEST (21:03 UTC), a Mwr 5.9 earthquake struck Paphos District in Cyprus, with an epicenter located about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Paphos.[1] The earthquake was felt throughout all of Cyprus, as well as parts of northern Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey.[2] It caused moderate damage to the surrounding area; homes had little to severe damage. Two people died and five were injured as a result of this earthquake.
- ^ "M 5.9 - Cyprus region". Earthquake Hazards Program. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Today in Earthquake History". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 18 April 2024.