A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of Crete on Monday afternoon, with no reports of injuries or damage.
According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the undersea earthquake occurred at 3:20 pm on October 26, approximately 19 kilometres south southwest of Goudouras, a coastal area in southeastern Crete.
The quake was recorded at a depth of eight kilometres.
Crete lies near the boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, making the island one of Greece’s most seismically active areas.
Greece is located in one of the world’s most earthquake-prone regions, with numerous tremors recorded across the country each day. Most are minor and cause little disruption, while earthquakes resulting in significant damage or fatalities are comparatively rare.
However, Greece has experienced devastating earthquakes in the past. In September 1999, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Athens, killing 143 people and causing widespread damage to buildings.
Source: GCY
