A minor earthquake of magnitude 1.8 was recorded in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 31 km south of Sitia, in the Lasithi region of eastern Crete, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 1:53 am local time (GMT +3). The event has not yet been officially confirmed by seismological authorities. At this low magnitude, earthquakes are typically not felt by people and cause no damage to buildings or infrastructure. Visitors staying in or around Sitia and the eastern part of Crete have no cause for concern. No travel disruptions, safety risks, or advisories are associated with this event. Crete sits in an active seismic zone, and very small tremors of this nature occur regularly throughout the region without any impact on daily life or tourism.
