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Magnitude 2.6 Earthquake Hits Palaiochora Area in Southwest Crete

Friday, 3 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.6 struck approximately 37 kilometers west of Palaiochora, in the southwestern part of Crete, on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 5:34 am local time. Earthquakes of this size are common in the region and are generally not felt by most people. At this magnitude, there is no risk of damage to buildings or infrastructure, and no safety concern for visitors. Palaiochora is a popular coastal town known for its beaches and relaxed atmosphere. Tourists staying in or traveling to the southwestern coast can continue their plans without disruption. No tsunami warning or aftershock advisory has been issued. Crete sits in a seismically active zone, so small tremors like this are a normal part of the local geology and require no special precautions.

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