Back to newsA light magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:47 am local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 39 kilometers southeast of Ierapetra, a coastal town in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete.
At this magnitude, the tremor is considered minor and unlikely to cause structural damage or injuries. Most residents and visitors in the area would have felt only slight shaking, if anything at all. Ierapetra and the surrounding eastern Crete coastline remain accessible and safe for tourists. No damage to infrastructure, roads, or tourist sites has been reported.
Seismic activity of this level is common in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Visitors to eastern Crete, including popular destinations such as Ierapetra and the Lasithi Plateau, can continue their plans without concern.
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Minor 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Crete
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