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Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Southeastern Crete

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

A minor magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded near Crete on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 8:01 pm local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 21 kilometers south-southwest of Goudouras, a small village on the southeastern tip of the island, in the Lasithi regional unit. At magnitude 3.0, this is considered a light seismic event and is unlikely to have caused any damage or injury. Earthquakes of this size are common throughout Greece and Crete due to the region's active tectonic setting. Tourists in the area may not have felt anything at all, and no disruption to travel, accommodation, or tourist sites is expected. No official warnings or advisories have been issued. Visitors can continue their plans across the island without concern.

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