Back to newsA light magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck approximately 19 km south-southwest of Karpathos, Greece, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 3:13 pm local time (GMT+3). Karpathos is a Greek island located southeast of Crete in the Dodecanese archipelago. At this magnitude, the tremor was minor and unlikely to have caused damage or been strongly felt on Crete itself. Small earthquakes are common in the Eastern Mediterranean due to active tectonic activity in the region. Tourists visiting Crete or nearby islands should be aware that seismic events of this size are routine and pose no significant risk. No travel disruptions or safety concerns have been reported in connection with this event.
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Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Karpathos, Greece
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