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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Karpathos, No Impact on Crete

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Karpathos, a Greek island in the Dodecanese located southeast of Crete, on July 2, 2026. Seismic activity of this scale is relatively common in the eastern Mediterranean region. Karpathos is approximately 200 kilometers from eastern Crete, and no significant impact on Crete itself has been reported. Tourists currently on Crete should not be concerned, though those traveling to or from Karpathos by ferry or small aircraft should check with their operators for any service disruptions. If you experience an earthquake while in Greece, move away from windows, take cover under sturdy furniture, and follow guidance from local authorities. Greek civil protection services monitor seismic events closely and issue updates through official channels.

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