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Minor 2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Near Crete, No Damage Reported

Monday, 22 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.5 occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:57 pm local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 42 kilometers southeast of Ierapetra, a coastal town on the southern shore of Lasithi, eastern Crete. Earthquakes of this magnitude are very common in the Eastern Mediterranean region and are generally not felt by people on the surface. At this intensity level, there is no risk of damage to buildings or infrastructure, and no tsunami threat is associated with such a small seismic event. Visitors to eastern Crete, including popular destinations around Ierapetra and the Lasithi plateau, can continue their plans without concern. Crete sits in a seismically active zone, and minor tremors like this occur regularly without affecting daily life or tourist activities.

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