UPDATED: Quake measuring 5.2 felt in Nicosia TRNC

5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded early on Thursday near Cyprus, the geological survey department said. The epicenter was however outside the shores of Cyprus but it was felt and recorded.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage as of Thursday July 30.

The 1am tremor's  epicenter was the sea area north east of Cyprus, some 200 kilometres from Nicosia, at a depth of 20 kilometres.

The quake was felt by residents of the Nicosia district, reports said.

Credit: Cyprus Mail