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2.8 magnitude earthquake hits southwest Crete

Wednesday, 1 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.8 struck approximately 81 km west-southwest of Palaiochora, in the southwestern corner of Crete, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:43 am local time (GMT+3). At this magnitude, the tremor was too weak to cause damage and was unlikely to have been felt by most residents or visitors. Earthquakes of this size are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, which sits on active fault lines. No tsunami warning was issued and no impact on tourist sites, beaches, or infrastructure has been reported. Visitors to the Palaiochora area and western Crete can continue their plans normally. No action is required.

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