Back to newsA weak magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred in the Aegean Sea approximately 13 kilometers west of Karpathos Island, Greece on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:37 PM UTC. The tremor was minor and caused no reported damage or injuries. Karpathos, located in the Dodecanese islands, occasionally experiences small seismic activity due to its position on active tectonic zones. Visitors to the island are unlikely to have felt significant effects from such a low-magnitude event. Greece's seismic monitoring systems continuously track earthquake activity across the region. Travelers should remain aware of local safety procedures, though such weak earthquakes pose no threat to tourism infrastructure or visitor safety.
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Weak 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake West of Karpathos Island
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