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Strong Earthquakes Near Gavdos Shake Crete, No Damage Reported

Saturday, 20 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A series of earthquakes struck near Gavdos, the small island located south of Crete, sending noticeable tremors across the southern coast of the island. The seismic activity was described as strong, with effects felt in communities along the southern Cretan shoreline. Gavdos sits in a seismically active zone of the Mediterranean, and earthquakes in this area are not uncommon. At this stage, no significant damage or injuries have been reported on Crete itself. Tourists staying in southern coastal areas such as Hora Sfakion, Paleochora, or Matala may have felt light shaking. There is no indication of tsunami risk or disruption to ferry services to Gavdos at this time. Visitors are advised to follow local authorities and official Greek civil protection channels for updates if the situation changes.

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