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Minor earthquake recorded near Kefallonia

Monday, 19 October 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake with preliminary magnitude 1.8 was recorded in the Ionian Sea approximately 25 kilometers south of Argostoli, Kefallonia, on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:08 AM local time. The tremor occurred during early morning hours when most residents and visitors were asleep and caused no reported damage or disruption to tourism. The event remains unconfirmed by official seismic monitoring authorities. Kefallonia, a popular tourist destination known for beaches and natural attractions, experiences occasional seismic activity due to its location in a tectonically active region. Visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with basic earthquake safety procedures, though such minor tremors pose minimal risk to public safety or tourism operations.

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