Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Northern Cyprus
A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Thursday, Turkey's disaster management agency said.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:55 | 21 January 2021
- Modified Date: 06:55 | 21 January 2021
According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake took place in the eastern Gazimagusa city at 5:27 p.m. Turkish time, which corresponds to 4:27 p.m. in the TRNC (1427 GMT).
The quake occurred at a depth of 55.68 kilometers (34.59 miles), said the agency.