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Minor Earthquake Near Rethymno, Crete; No Damage Reported

Monday, 29 June 2026/SourceGoogle News/1 min read
A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.5 struck the Eastern Mediterranean approximately 27 kilometers south of Rethymno, Crete, early Monday morning, June 29, 2026, at 2:33 am local time (GMT+3). At this magnitude, the tremor was very weak and almost certainly not felt by most residents or visitors. Earthquakes of this size are common in the region due to its location along active tectonic fault lines and pose no threat to people, infrastructure, or travel plans. Tourists staying in or visiting Rethymno can continue their activities as normal. No damage, injuries, or disruptions to transport and services have been reported. Crete experiences frequent low-level seismic activity, and local emergency services routinely monitor these events.

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