4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Aegean Sea Near Crete

Saturday, 23 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck the Aegean Sea approximately 29 kilometres west of Kasos island, in the southern Dodecanese, on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 16:34 Athens time. Kasos is located southeast of Crete, roughly 100 kilometres from the eastern tip of the island. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the southern Aegean and typically cause no significant damage or injury. No tsunami warning was issued. Visitors in eastern Crete or on nearby islands may have felt light trembling, but there are no reports of disruption to infrastructure, transport, or tourist facilities. No special precautions are needed. If you feel a tremor during your stay, standard advice applies: move away from windows, avoid elevators, and follow guidance from local authorities.