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Minor Earthquake Strikes Near Santorini, No Damage Reported

Wednesday, 1 July 2026/SourceGoogle News/1 min read
A light magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:59 am local time (GMT+3), centered approximately 60.8 km southeast of Thira (Santorini) in the southern Aegean Sea. At this magnitude, the tremor was minor and unlikely to have been felt strongly on land. No damage or injuries have been reported. The southern Aegean region experiences frequent low-level seismic activity, and events of this scale pose no risk to visitors. Tourists in Crete and the surrounding islands can continue their plans as normal. If you ever feel a stronger tremor while visiting the region, standard advice applies: stay calm, move away from windows, and follow guidance from local authorities or hotel staff.

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