On May 22, 2025, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, at approximately 06:59 local time.

The epicenter of the quake was located in the sea, around 36 miles north-northeast of Elounda, a town on Crete's northern coast.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 43 miles, as reported by the US Geological Survey.

In response to the seismic event, European authorities issued a tsunami warning for the region.

The shock was felt across various islands in the Aegean Sea, indicating its broad impact.

Initial assessments from regional officials, including Giorgos Tsapakos, reported no injuries or significant damage in the affected areas.

Efthymios Lekkas, the director of the Earthquake and Planning Protection Organisation, explained that deeper earthquakes generally result in less surface damage, which may account for the lack of serious consequences following this event.

Greece is situated on several major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity, making the region particularly vulnerable to earthquakes.