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Minor Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Detected off Andikithira

Thursday, 29 October 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 8 kilometers east of Andikithira on October 29, 2026, at 07:22 am UTC. Andikithira is a remote, sparsely populated island located south of Crete. At this magnitude, the earthquake is classified as light and unlikely to cause significant damage or disrupt infrastructure or tourism activities. The seismic event was detected by Volcano Discovery, a volcanic and seismic monitoring service. Visitors to Crete's main resorts and beaches are not expected to be affected. Greece experiences regular seismic activity due to its location on the Mediterranean earthquake belt.

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