A light magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck the Eastern Mediterranean on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5:41 pm local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 38 kilometers south of Sitia, a coastal town in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the Eastern Mediterranean and are generally not dangerous. At 3.3, the tremor may have been felt slightly by people in Sitia and surrounding areas but is unlikely to have caused any damage to buildings or infrastructure. No tsunami warning was issued. Tourists visiting eastern Crete, including the Sitia area, Vai Beach, or the Lassithi Plateau, can continue their plans without concern. Crete sits in a seismically active zone, and minor tremors like this occur regularly throughout the year.
