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Magnitude-6.3 Earthquake Strikes Crete, No Major Damage Reported

The deep earthquake was felt across the eastern Mediterranean, with officials assessing structural impacts on the island.

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Greece.

Overview

  • A magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck Crete on May 13, 2025, at a depth of 83 km, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
  • The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a slightly lower magnitude of 6.1 and reported minimal risk of landslides or liquefaction.
  • Tremors were felt across nearby Greek islands, western Turkey, and as far as Tel Aviv, Israel.
  • Crete, home to over 624,000 residents and a major tourist destination, is under evaluation for potential structural damage, though no major impacts have been reported so far.
  • This earthquake highlights the seismic activity of the region, which has experienced thousands of tremors in recent months, including in the Santorini-Amorgos zone.