Back to newsA minor earthquake of magnitude 2.5 was recorded in the Southern Aegean region of Greece on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 2:47 pm local time (GMT +3). Earthquakes of this size are common in the Aegean and are generally not felt by people or cause any damage. This event poses no risk to visitors in Crete. No disruption to travel, accommodation, or tourist activities is expected. Tourists can continue their plans without concern. The Southern Aegean is one of the most seismically active zones in Europe, and small tremors like this occur regularly without impact on daily life or infrastructure.
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Minor Earthquake Strikes Southern Aegean; No Threat to Crete Tourism
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