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Minor Earthquake Near Gavdhos Island, No Damage Reported

Sunday, 28 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.1 was recorded near Gavdhos island, approximately 9 km southeast of the island, on Sunday June 28, 2026, at 4:46 am local time (GMT+3). Gavdhos is a small island located south of Crete, accessible by ferry from Paleochora and Hora Sfakion. Earthquakes of this size are very common in the region and are typically not felt by people or cause any damage. There is no impact on tourist activities, accommodations, or ferry services to or from Gavdhos or the main island of Crete. No action is required from visitors.

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