Back to newsA minor earthquake of magnitude 2.5 was recorded in the Southern Aegean region of Greece on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:16 am local time (GMT +3). Earthquakes of this size are very common in the Aegean and are typically not felt by people on the ground. No damage, injuries, or disruption to services have been reported. Visitors to Crete can continue their plans as normal. The Southern Aegean is one of the most seismically active zones in Europe, and small tremors like this occur regularly without any impact on daily life or tourism. No action is required from tourists.
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Minor 2.5 Earthquake Strikes Southern Aegean; No Damage Reported
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