Earthquake hits Paphos overnight

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Paphos overnight, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center on Wednesday.

The earthquake occurred at 12.29am, with a focal depth of 10.1 kilometers, 18 kilometers southwest of the city of Paphos and 72 kilometers west of Limassol.

The quake was felt lightly in several communities from Chlorakas to Arodes.

No damages or injuries have been reported.