Earthquake: Cyprus
5.0Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 21 Jan 2021 at 16:27 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred Cyprus, at a depth of 63 km. By the intensity model it was most likely not felt in Israel.
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Estimated intensity from a calibrated intensity model, adjusted by public reports. An estimate, not a measurement. The same information is in the table "Intensity by locality" below.
The estimated intensity in Israel is below II (not felt), so there is no coloured layer.
How strong was it where I am?
Intensity by locality
The 8 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kefar Rosh Haniqra | 253 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bezet | 256 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Gesher Haziw | 258 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Hanita | 256 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Liman | 256 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Mazzuva | 258 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Shelomi | 256 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Adamit | 259 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
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| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ya'ara | 259 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nahariyya | 260 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sa'ar | 259 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Avdon | 260 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Aramsha | 259 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Elon | 261 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ben Ammi | 262 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.0 (mb)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2021-01-21 14:27:06
- Epicentre
- 35.049°N, 33.716°E
- Depth
- 63 km
- Region
- Cyprus
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.0 mb | 35.05, 33.72 |
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