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Two Earthquakes Strike Crete, No Damage Reported

Saturday, 20 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Two earthquakes struck near Gavdos, the small island located south of Crete, measuring 4.7 and 5.3 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt across Crete, causing alarm among residents and visitors. Gavdos lies roughly 65 kilometers south of the Sfakia coastline in the Chania regional unit. Earthquakes are common in this part of the Mediterranean due to active fault lines beneath the Aegean and Libyan seas. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. Tourists currently on Crete or Gavdos should remain calm, follow local authority guidance, and avoid coastal areas immediately after strong tremors as a precaution against potential sea disturbances. Visitors planning to travel to Gavdos by ferry should check with local operators for any schedule changes before departing.

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