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Minor Earthquake Recorded South of Chania

Monday, 9 November 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 78 kilometers south of Chania on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 4:50 pm local time. The tremor was too weak to cause concern or impacts on the island. Crete is situated in a seismically active region due to its geological position at the intersection of tectonic plates. Such minor earthquakes are common in the Mediterranean and rarely felt by residents or visitors. No damage or service disruptions were reported. This reflects the natural seismic activity characteristic of the Greek islands.

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