Warning for tourists after earthquake strikes off Crete
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake which struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, was felt as far as Egypt.
The quake's depth was 35km near Karpathos Island, triggering a tsunami warning from Greek authorities.
People in the affected area, a popular tourist destination, were warned to move away from the coast immediately.
While no injuries or significant damage were reported, authorities are monitoring the situation.
Greece experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location on the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.
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