Back to newsA magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded in Kastorias region, Western Macedonia, Greece on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 21:09 local time (GMT+3). The event remains unconfirmed by official seismic monitoring services. The extremely weak tremor would be barely perceptible to most people. Western Macedonia is located on mainland Greece, several hundred kilometers north of Crete. While Greece experiences regular seismic activity due to its position on multiple fault lines, magnitude 3.2 events typically cause no structural damage and pose no travel safety concerns. Visitors planning trips to Crete or other Greek destinations should monitor official alerts from Greek authorities.
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Minor earthquake recorded in Western Macedonia
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