[108833] 5.6 magnitude earthquake felt in Greece region; Geological Survey requests reports

5.6 magnitude earthquake felt in Greece region

Today, July 2, 2026, an earthquake occurred outside the borders of the State of Israel, according to reports circulated on social media. According to Hot News and GLOBAL ANALYST 🕎 عالمي, the Geological Survey updated that the event took place at 14:06.

According to the initial data published by Hot News on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure spokesperson, the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated at 5.6 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the quake is located in the Dodecanese region of Greece.

In order to improve risk assessment capabilities in Israel, the Geological Survey appealed to the public: "If you felt the earthquake, we would appreciate it if you could report the details on the 'Did you feel it?' postcard on the website eq.gsi.gov.il".

As of this hour, there have been no reports of direct impacts or damage as a result of the earthquake in Israel.