Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Off Greece's Gavdos Island, No Damage

Monday, 11 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A light magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:44 am local time (GMT+3) in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 74 kilometers southeast of Gavdos Island, the southernmost point of Greece and Europe. Gavdos lies off the southern coast of Crete and is accessible by ferry from Paleochora and Sfakia. At this magnitude, the tremor was minor and is unlikely to have been felt by most people on Crete or Gavdos. No damage or tsunami risk has been reported. Seismic activity of this level is common in the Eastern Mediterranean region and poses no cause for concern for visitors. Tourists traveling to or from Gavdos by ferry should check with local operators for any schedule updates, though no disruptions are expected.