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Minor 2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Mediterranean Near Greece

Friday, 19 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.5 was recorded in the Eastern Mediterranean on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2:56 am local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located 38 km southwest of Kasos Island, a small Greek island southeast of Crete. At this magnitude, the tremor was too weak to be felt by most people and poses no risk to buildings, infrastructure, or safety. Earthquakes of this size are common in the Eastern Mediterranean region, which sits along active tectonic boundaries. Tourists visiting Crete and the surrounding islands should not be concerned, as there is no damage reported and no impact on travel, accommodation, or planned activities.

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