M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Southeast of Palekastro, Greece

Palekastro, Greece — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck offshore southeast of Palekastro, Greece, early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 2:59 AM Central Time on Monday, November 2, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) south-southeast of Palekastro. It occurred at a depth of about 40 kilometers (25 miles) beneath the surface. No tsunami threat was reported.

Impacts: No damage reports were available at the time of this report, and no shaking-intensity reports had been filed with the Geological Survey. The quake struck in a remote stretch of sea southeast of Crete, away from major population centers.

What to do: If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. After shaking ends, check for hazards such as broken glass, fallen objects, and damaged gas or power lines. Expect aftershocks. Smaller quakes can follow in the hours and days after a main shock. If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 2, 2026.