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Minor Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Strikes Karpathos, Greece

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A light magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck approximately 20 kilometers south of Karpathos, Greece, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 2:42 pm local time (GMT+3). Karpathos is a Dodecanese island located roughly 300 kilometers southeast of Crete. At this magnitude, the tremor was minor and unlikely to have caused damage or been strongly felt by most people. Earthquakes of this size are common throughout the Aegean region due to active tectonic activity. Tourists in Crete or nearby islands should be aware that small seismic events occur regularly in Greece and typically pose no risk to travelers. No tsunami warning was issued. If you feel a tremor while visiting, stay calm, move away from windows, and follow guidance from local authorities.

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