1995 Paphos earthquake
| Σεισμός Πάφου 1995 | |
Map of Cyprus and the epicenter of the earthquake | |
| 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. The earthquake was felt throughout all of Cyprus, as well as parts of northern Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey. 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.