Kraftigt jordbävning utlöser tsunamivarning på Kreta, turister uppmanas att fly kusten

A strong earthquake, measuring between 5.9 and 6.0 in magnitude, struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, in the early morning hours, prompting authorities to issue an urgent tsunami warning. The quake was felt across a wide region, including Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, and Syria. Emergency services are on high alert, and tourists and residents in affected areas, especially along the coast, have been told to move away from the shoreline immediately. Crete, known for its seismic activity, has experienced similar strong earthquakes in recent years. The situation is being closely monitored as aftershocks and further risks remain possible.