- A 4.0 tremor struck the island in the early hours of October 4, 2026.
- The quake occurred 8 kilometers south of Anogeia in the Rethymno regional unit.
- The quake had a shallow focal depth of 10 kilometers.
- The vibration was felt across the broader region, though no immediate damage reports have emerged.
An early morning tremor shook residents awake across parts of Crete today, adding an extra layer of tension to an already stormy weekend.
According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, a moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded during the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The seismic event was pinpointed roughly 8 kilometers south of Anogeia in the mountainous Rethymno region. Due to its relatively shallow focal depth of 10 kilometers, the sharp jolt was felt widely throughout neighboring communities and parts of the Heraklion prefecture.
Emergency services and local authorities report no immediate calls for assistance, and structural inspections across the surrounding villages are underway as a precaution. Seismologists continue to monitor local fault lines following the event.
