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Minor 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Crete; No Damage Reported

Monday, 22 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.2 was recorded in the Eastern Mediterranean on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 03:15 local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located approximately 97 kilometers southwest of Ierapetra, a coastal town on the southern coast of eastern Crete. The event was listed as unconfirmed at the time of reporting. At this magnitude, earthquakes are generally not felt by people and cause no damage. Tourists in the Ierapetra area or elsewhere in Crete should not be concerned, as seismic activity of this scale is common in the region and poses no risk to visitors or infrastructure.

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