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5.1 Earthquake Near Karpathos Felt in Eastern Crete

Wednesday, 24 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Karpathos, a Greek island located southeast of Crete in the Aegean Sea. Tremors of this size in the region are not uncommon, as the eastern Mediterranean sits along active seismic zones. An earthquake of this magnitude near Karpathos may be felt as mild shaking in eastern Crete, particularly in areas such as Sitia or Ierapetra, though significant damage in Crete itself is unlikely at this distance. Tourists on Crete should remain calm if they experience light tremors. No tsunami warning has been reported. Visitors are advised to follow local authorities and hotel staff guidance, stay away from cliff edges or unstable structures immediately after any shaking, and check official Greek civil protection channels (gscp.gr) for updates if needed.

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