Back to newsA minor magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:46 pm local time (GMT+3). The epicenter was located 28 km south of Gavdos Island, the southernmost point of Greece and part of the Chania region of Crete. At this magnitude, earthquakes are generally not felt by people and cause no damage. Gavdos is a small, remote island accessible by ferry from Paleochora and Sfakia on Crete's south coast. Visitors to Crete or Gavdos should be aware that the eastern Mediterranean is a seismically active region, but this event poses no safety concern and has no impact on travel, activities, or daily life across the island.
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Minor 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Gavdos Island, Crete
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