Back to newsA magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded in the Aegean Sea approximately 75 kilometers northwest of Irakleion on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:36 PM local time. The tremor was weak and well below the threshold of significant damage. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically not perceptible to most people. Crete lies near active tectonic zones in the eastern Mediterranean, resulting in occasional minor seismic activity. This event caused no reported damage and poses no concern for visitors to the island.
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Weak earthquake recorded in Aegean Sea near Irakleion
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