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2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Crete

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.6 struck approximately 35 km south of Kaloi Limenes, in the southern coastal area of Crete, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 3:37 pm local time (GMT+3). Earthquakes of this size are common in Greece and are generally not felt by people or cause any damage. Kaloi Limenes is a small fishing village on the southern coast of the Heraklion regional unit, known for its role in the apostle Paul's voyage described in the Bible. Visitors to the area should be aware that Crete sits in a seismically active zone, but quakes at this magnitude pose no risk to tourists or infrastructure. No disruptions to travel, accommodations, or tourist sites are expected as a result of this event.

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