Back to newsA minor earthquake of magnitude 2.4 occurred approximately 45 km west-southwest of Palaiochora, in southwestern Crete, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 12:19 am local time (GMT +3). At this magnitude, the tremor was very weak and unlikely to have been felt by most people. No damage or injuries are expected from an event of this size. Tourists visiting the Palaiochora area or southwestern Crete can continue their plans without concern. Crete sits in a seismically active region, and small earthquakes of this nature occur regularly throughout Greece. There is no impact on travel, accommodations, beaches, or local services. No action is required by visitors.
general
Minor 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Crete, No Damage
Related news
Discover Crete
Cestování po Krétě autobusem
- Bus Agia Galini do Heraklion
- Bus Agia Galini do Matala
- Bus Agia Galini do Rethymno
- Bus Agios Nikolaos do Heraklion
- Bus Agios Nikolaos do Hersonisos
- Bus Agios Nikolaos do Ierapetra
- Bus Agios Nikolaos do Siteia
- Bus Chania do Heraklion
- Bus Chania do Kissamos
- Bus Chania do Paleochora
- Bus Chania do Rethymno
- Bus Heraklion do Hersonisos
Stay informed.
Get the weekly Crete briefing · news, weather, events. No spam.