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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Is it safe to travel to Crete? What you need to know after earthquake sparks tsunami warning for Greek island

The town Sitia on the island of Crete. An earthquake struck near the island of Kasos near eastern Crete on Wednesday - (Getty/iStock)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete on Thursday morning, as the tremors were felt across the Greek island and the Aegean Sea region.

Authorities have not reported any serious injuries or structural damage, aside from some minor landslides and debris, especially near Crete’s capital, Heraklion.

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