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Two Earthquakes Strike South of Crete, No Damage Reported

Saturday, 20 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Two earthquakes struck south of Crete around midday, prompting authorities to move to a state of alert. Seismologist Efthymis Lekkas, speaking to local outlet cretaone.gr, described the activity as a normal seismic phenomenon and confirmed that monitoring is ongoing. The area south of Crete sits along one of the most seismically active zones in Europe, so double tremors in this region are not uncommon. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. Tourists currently on the island are not advised to take any special action, though visitors near coastal areas should remain aware of standard tsunami preparedness guidelines following any significant seismic event. Local authorities are continuing to assess the situation. Travelers are encouraged to follow updates from official Greek civil protection channels if they have concerns.

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