Back to newsA magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 22 kilometers southeast of Irakleion in the Heraklion Regional Unit on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 11:40 pm local time (GMT+3). The earthquake was classified as weak and caused no reported damage or injuries. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically imperceptible to people and pose no threat to infrastructure, hotels, or visitor activities on the island. Crete is located in a seismically active region of the eastern Mediterranean where minor earthquakes occur regularly. Visitors need not be concerned; such minor seismic events are entirely normal and do not impact tourism or daily activities on Crete.
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Southeast of Irakleion, Crete
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