A 3.2 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Cyprus, with its epicentre 15 miles south of Akrotiri, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
No injuries or damages have been reported.
🔔#Earthquake (#daeargryn, #σεισμός) M3.2 occurred 15 mi S of #Akrotiri (United Kingdom) 8 min ago (local time 16:00:08). More info at:
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🖥https://t.co/yY3rc4E2Zq pic.twitter.com/iIsZqH3FMs— EMSC (@LastQuake) May 20, 2026
Akrotiri is one of two British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on Cyprus — the other being Dhekelia.Akrotiri is one of two British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on Cyprus — the other being Dhekelia. It is located on a peninsula on the southern coast of the island, near Limassol.
The bases were retained by the United Kingdom when Cyprus gained independence in 1960 and remain British Overseas Territories to this day, used primarily for military and intelligence purposes.