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News (https://www.the-independent.com/news) 2. World (https://www.the-independent.com/news/world) 3. Europe (https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe) 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Greece near holiday island of Crete The tremor occurred at a depth of eight miles Aleksandar Vasovic (https://www.the-independent.com/author/aleksandar-vasovic)Saturday 20 June 2026 07:06 EDT • Copy link • Bookmark • 1 Comment (https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/crete-earthquake-greece-magnitude-damage-b2999592.html#comments-area)Go to comments Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover More than six million tourists visited the island of Crete in 2025(Getty Images) Your support helps us to tell the story Read more Support Now (https://www.the-independent.com/donate?regSourceMethod=Donations) From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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