Strong quake jolts Cyprus

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Strong Quake Jolts Cyprus. Cyprus was rocked by its strongest earthquake in 16 years on Wednesday, sending some office workers scurrying into the streets but with no immediate reports of casualties, authorities said. The quake, measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale, hit at 11:25 am (0825 GMT) and was followed by 10 aftershocks before midday, the island\'s geological survey department said.

Nicosia: Cyprus was rocked by its strongest earthquake in 16 years on Wednesday, sending some office workers scurrying into the streets but with no immediate reports of casualties, authorities said. The quake, measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale, hit at 11:25 am (0825 GMT) and was followed by 10 aftershocks before midday, the island's geological survey department said. The epicentre was off the resort of Paphos on the island's southwest coast but it was felt in the capital Nicosia 110 km (70 miles) away.

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