A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck the Aegean Sea on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:29 PM Athens time. The epicenter was located 34 kilometers northeast of Astipalaia, a small island in the southern Aegean, roughly 200 kilometers north of eastern Crete. This event did not occur on Crete itself. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the seismically active Aegean region and typically cause little to no damage. No tsunami warning was issued. Visitors in Crete may not have felt anything, though those in the northeastern Aegean islands could have experienced light shaking. No disruption to ferry routes or flights has been reported. As always in Greece, familiarize yourself with basic earthquake safety: stay calm, move away from windows, and follow local authority guidance if shaking occurs.
