Back to newsA magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 2:27 am local time (GMT +3). The epicenter was located approximately 32 km southeast of Ierapetra, a coastal town in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete.
This was a light earthquake and is unlikely to have caused damage or disruption to infrastructure. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the Eastern Mediterranean region and are generally not felt strongly inland or at the surface. Tourists visiting Ierapetra, the surrounding Lasithi area, or other parts of eastern Crete should not be concerned. No impact on travel, beaches, or tourist sites is expected. If you are staying in the area and felt minor tremors overnight, this was the likely cause.
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3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Crete
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