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Minor Earthquake Off Southwestern Crete Poses No Threat

Monday, 29 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.5 occurred off the southwestern coast of Crete on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:08 pm local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 76 km southwest of Palaiochora, a coastal town on Crete's south shore. At this magnitude, the tremor was too weak to be felt by most people and poses no risk to visitors or infrastructure. No damage or casualties have been reported. Earthquakes of this size are common in the eastern Mediterranean region and require no special precautions. Tourists in Crete, including those staying near Palaiochora or the surrounding area, can continue their activities as normal.

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