Back to newsA minor magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 12:32 pm local time (GMT+3) in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 41 km southeast of Ierapetra, in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete. The earthquake was recorded by Volcano Discovery and classified as weak. Earthquakes of this magnitude are generally not felt by people and cause no damage to buildings or infrastructure. Tourists visiting the Ierapetra area or traveling along the southeastern coast of Crete should not be concerned, as there is no risk to safety and no impact on travel, accommodation, or local activities. Seismic activity of this level is common in the Eastern Mediterranean region and does not require any precautionary action.
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Minor 2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Crete Near Ierapetra
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