A 6.1-magnitude undersea earthquake struck off the northern coast of Crete, Greece, early on May 22, 2025, at 3:19 AM GMT (8:19 AM PKT). The epicenter was located 82 kilometers northeast of Heraklion at a depth of 68 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey .
The tremor was felt across the Aegean region, including Athens and parts of Egypt . In Crete, residents in Rethymno and Lasithi were awakened by the quake and evacuated their homes as a precaution . Despite the strong tremor, no injuries or significant damage have been reported.
Greek authorities issued a tsunami warning, advising coastal residents and tourists to move to higher ground. However, experts later assessed the tsunami risk to be low .
This earthquake follows a 6.3-magnitude tremor that struck the region on May 14, 2025, raising concerns about ongoing seismic activity in the area .