Moíres, Greece — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck in the sea south of Moíres, on the southern coast of Crete, on Thursday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 6:05 PM Central Time on Thursday, November 12, which was just after 2:00 AM Friday morning local time in Greece. Its epicenter was located about 39 kilometers, roughly 24 miles, south of Moíres, at a depth of about 43 kilometers, roughly 27 miles, below the surface. The USGS reviewed the quake and recorded it at magnitude 5.1.

Impacts:

Shaking was reported as weak near the epicenter, with one felt report filed with the USGS so far. No damage has been reported, and no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was centered offshore in the sea south of Crete, away from major population centers.

What to do:

If you felt shaking, check yourself and those around you for injuries, then check your home for hazards like broken glass, damaged gas lines, and fallen objects. Stay away from damaged buildings and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size in the hours and days ahead. If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 12, 2026.