Back to newsA magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck south of Goudoura, in eastern Crete, on July 8, 2026. The tremor was minor and typical of the seismic activity common throughout Greece and the eastern Mediterranean. No damage or injuries have been reported. Tourists in the area may have felt slight shaking, but there is no cause for concern. Crete sits in a seismically active zone, and small earthquakes of this scale occur regularly without posing any risk to visitors. No special precautions are needed, and travel plans across the island remain unaffected.
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Minor 3.7 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Crete, No Damage Reported
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