Back to newsA minor earthquake of magnitude 2.3 occurred on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM local time (GMT+3) in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 57 kilometers south of Crete. Earthquakes of this size are common in the region and are generally not felt by people on the surface. At magnitude 2.3, there is no risk of damage, tsunamis, or disruption to infrastructure. Tourists currently visiting Crete should have no cause for concern, as seismic activity at this level poses no threat to safety, accommodations, or travel plans. Crete sits in a seismically active zone, and small tremors like this occur regularly without affecting daily life or visitor experience on the island.
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Minor 2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes South of Crete
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