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Minor Earthquake Hits Southwestern Crete; No Damage Expected

Wednesday, 8 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake measuring magnitude 2.6 occurred on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 6:29 am local time (GMT+3), centered approximately 68 kilometers southwest of Palaiochora, a coastal town in the Chania regional unit of southwestern Crete. At this magnitude, the tremor was very weak and is unlikely to have been felt by most people, even those near the epicenter. No damage or injuries are expected from an event of this size. Tourists visiting Palaiochora, Elafonisi beach, or other destinations in southwestern Crete can continue their plans without concern. Seismic activity of this level is common throughout Greece and requires no special precautions.

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