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Minor Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Sitia, Crete

Friday, 10 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:01 am local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 44 kilometers south of Sitia, a coastal town in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the Eastern Mediterranean and are generally not felt by people on the surface. This event poses no risk to tourists and requires no special precautions. Visitors to the Sitia area and surrounding eastern Crete can continue their activities as normal. No damage, injuries, or disruptions to transportation or local services have been reported in connection with this seismic event.

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