Overview

• A magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred off the coast of Crete on May 22, 2025, at a depth of 68.9 kilometers, with its epicenter northeast of Elounda.
• The quake was widely felt across southern Greece, including the Peloponnese, Cyclades islands, Cyprus, and Athens.
• Authorities issued a tsunami alert immediately after the quake, which was later lifted as no significant waves were detected.
• Minor damage to roads and older buildings was reported, and residents in Rethymno and Lassithi prefectures temporarily left their homes as a precaution.
• Schools in major towns remain open pending structural inspections, while the Imbros Gorge in Sfakia has been closed for safety reasons.