Back to newsA weak magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 41 kilometers southwest of Palaiochora in Chania, Crete, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 01:37 am (GMT +3). The earthquake was minor and unlikely to cause any damage. Crete lies in a seismically active region, and small tremors are not uncommon. Visitors should note that minor earthquakes may occur, though such low-magnitude events typically go unnoticed. Standard earthquake safety procedures apply. No emergency measures are required for this event.
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Weak Earthquake Recorded Southwest of Palaiochora, Crete
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