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Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Karpathos, Felt Across Crete

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

A strong earthquake struck near the island of Karpathos in the southeastern Aegean Sea and was felt across Crete. The tremor was significant enough to be noticed by residents and visitors throughout the island, particularly in eastern Crete, which lies closest to Karpathos. No immediate reports of damage or injuries in Crete have been confirmed. Earthquakes in this region are common due to active fault lines in the eastern Mediterranean, and most pass without serious consequences. Tourists currently on Crete should remain calm, follow guidance from local authorities, and be aware of standard earthquake safety procedures: stay away from damaged structures, avoid coastal areas immediately after a strong tremor as a precaution against tsunamis, and monitor updates from Greek civil protection services at civilprotection.gr.

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