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Minor 3.9 Earthquake Shakes Eastern Mediterranean Near Karpathos

Sunday, 3 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 3.9 was recorded in the Eastern Mediterranean on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 9:06 PM local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 90 km southeast of Karpathos, an island situated roughly 200 km east of Crete. The event is currently unconfirmed by official seismic agencies. At this distance and magnitude, no impact on Crete is expected. Tourists on the island should not be concerned, as earthquakes of this size at this distance typically produce no perceptible shaking and pose no risk to infrastructure or safety. No travel disruptions have been reported.

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