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Major 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Greek holiday islands Crete and Santorini sparking tsunami fears

Published on May 22, 2025 at 05:37 AM

GREECE has been struck by a horror 6.1-magnitude earthquake with tremors being felt across Turkey and Israel.

Fears are now growing that a major tsunami could impact across the popular Brit holiday islands of Crete and Santorini.

View of Heraklion, Crete from the Koules Fortress.
View of the city of Heraklion (Iraklio) from the top of the 16th-century Koules Fortress in the Venetian Harbor. Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Aerial view of Heraklion, Crete, showing the city's harbor, coastline, and surrounding buildings.
A major earthquake has hit Crete with a tsunami warning now in place across the popular Brit holiday island

The Greek government has issued a national directive ordering people to stay safe as they continue to asses the quake and any potential aftershocks.

The national fire brigade are also now on high alert for any casualties, major damage or rescue operations which need to be carried out.

As of yet no injuries have been reported.

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