Overview

• A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete at 5:19 AM French time on May 22, 2025.
• The epicenter was located 87 kilometers from Heraklion, the capital of Crete, at a depth of 68 kilometers.
• This event follows another magnitude 6.1 earthquake in the southern Aegean Sea just last week.
• USGS has confirmed the seismic activity, which is part of ongoing tectonic activity in the region.
• No damage or casualties have been reported from the latest tremor as of now.