Back to newsA minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck approximately 18 km south-southeast of Palaiochora, a coastal town on the southwestern tip of Crete, on Monday June 29, 2026 at 9:22 pm local time (GMT+3). The tremor was classified as weak and is well below the threshold at which damage or injury typically occurs. Earthquakes of this magnitude are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, which sits along active tectonic fault lines. No damage, tsunami risk, or safety concerns have been reported. Tourists visiting the Palaiochora area or southwestern Crete can continue their plans without concern. If you feel a minor tremor during your stay in Crete, remain calm, as small seismic events are a normal part of life in the region.
general
Weak Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Palaiochora, Southwest Crete
Related news
Discover Crete
Как передвигаться по Криту на автобусе
- Bus Agia Galini до Heraklion
- Bus Agia Galini до Matala
- Bus Agia Galini до Rethymno
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Heraklion
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Hersonisos
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Ierapetra
- Bus Agios Nikolaos до Siteia
- Bus Chania до Heraklion
- Bus Chania до Kissamos
- Bus Chania до Paleochora
- Bus Chania до Rethymno
- Bus Heraklion до Hersonisos
Stay informed.
Get the weekly Crete briefing · news, weather, events. No spam.