A minor earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck the eastern Mediterranean on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:20 AM local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located 57 kilometers southeast of Ierapetra, a coastal town on the southern shore of eastern Crete. Earthquakes of this size are common in the region and typically cause no damage or injuries. Visitors in Ierapetra or the surrounding eastern Crete area may have felt light shaking, but no disruption to travel, accommodation, or tourist activities is expected. No tsunami warning was issued. Travelers should be aware that Crete sits in a seismically active zone, and small tremors occur regularly without posing significant risk to visitors.