Back to newsA magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred off the southern coast of Crete on November 7, 2026, at 12:24 am local time, approximately 26 kilometers south-southeast of Kaloi Limenes. The tremor was mild and is not expected to cause significant damage or disruption to the area. Crete sits on a seismically active zone due to its position on the boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, making occasional earthquakes a natural occurrence in the region. Visitors currently in the area would likely have experienced minimal shaking. Such minor seismic activity is normal for Crete and does not typically require specific travel precautions.
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Minor 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Kaloi Limenes
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