Palekastro, Greece — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the sea south of Crete on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

WHAT HAPPENED: The quake hit at 9:26 AM Central Time (5:26 PM local time in Greece), centered about 101 kilometers, or 63 miles, south-southeast of Palekastro, at a depth of about 41 kilometers, or 25 miles, below the surface. The USGS has reviewed the event. No tsunami threat was issued.

IMPACTS: No damage reports were available at the time of this report, and no reports of shaking being felt were listed. The quake was deep enough that shaking at the surface would be less intense than a shallow quake of the same size.

WHAT TO DO:

Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, then check for hazards once it stops.

Expect aftershocks and stay away from damaged buildings.

Check gas, water, and electrical lines for damage before using them.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 6, 2026.