Britons warned of 'possible tsunami' after earthquake shook Greece - 'move away immediately' ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52346234%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DUX5WYt3Hirq" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>Greek authorities have issued a tsunami warning for Greece's largest island after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Crete. </p><p>The tremor hit near the islands of Kasos and Karpathos, smaller islands near Crete's east coast in the Mediterranean Sea.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>The Athens Geodynamic Institute reported the quake had a depth of 35km (22 miles) but no damage or injuries had been reported since the earthquake occurred. Authorities are urging people to remain vigilant. </p><p><span></span>Greece's Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection issued a warning on social media, saying: "A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km SE of Kasos. Risk of a possible Tsunami in your area. Move away from the coast immediately."</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Crete shore with blue waters and pink blossoms" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="826c3017689d6f944296fae33da4e95a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f456a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/crete-shore-with-blue-waters-and-pink-blossoms.png?id=60214561&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><p>The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently has no travel advice regarding Crete or Greece yet, but Britons can keep up-to-date with its advice on its website. </p><p>Visitors planning trips to eastern Crete, Kasos or Karpathos have been advised to monitor updates from Greek authorities, who have said that not all earthquakes cause tsunamis, but staying alert is essential.</p><p>"Stay away from seaside areas until you are informed by the competent authorities that the danger is over," the ministry warned.</p><p>Officials warn against approaching the shore to watch a tsunami, adding "when you see the tsunami coming, it will probably be too late to avoid it". </p><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS</strong><br/></p><ul><li><del></del><del></del><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/ryanair-travel-warning-delays-east-midlands-airport" target="_self">Ryanair issues urgent travel warning to Britons as 'disruption' is set to 'affect all airlines'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/travel-warning-jet2-france-air-traffic-control-strikes" target="_self">Jet2 updates Britons on possible 'delays' amid strike action in France</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/mexico-travel-warning-ceremonies-health-risk" target="_self">Britons in Mexico are warned of 'serious illnesses' and 'death' at events marketed to tourists</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br><p>Meanwhile, flight operations appear largely unaffected by the earthquake. Kasos Island Airport and Karpathos Island Airport have continued to operate normally.</p><p>Heraklion International Airport on Crete has not reported any cancellations or disruptions to its flight schedule. However, Rhodes International Airport is experiencing minor delays, but overall air travel in the region remains functional, according to FlightRadar.</p><p>Since the Foreign Office has not warned against travel to Greece, holidaymakers will not be eligible for special cancellation circumstances or full refunds.</p><p>Cancellation policies depend on individual holiday providers, and travellers should contact them directly regarding postponements.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="\u200bCrete earthquake: Where was the epicentre?" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b6bb69ccc0d7d73180a7c2d05eca3bf0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="ebf54" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/u200bcrete-earthquake-where-was-the-epicentre.jpg?id=60210479&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><p>Equally, travel insurance claims based on safety concerns will not be valid unless Foreign Office advice changes. Some insurance policies include natural disaster coverage, so travellers should check their policies and consult their insurers.</p><p>Greece sits at the boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, making seismic activity common in the region.</p><p>Crete is known as one of Europe's most earthquake-prone areas. For example, in October 2021, a 6.3 magnitude quake struck the island just weeks after a deadly tremor killed one person and injured dozens.</p><p>Similarly, earlier this year, Santorini experienced unprecedented levels of seismic activity for several weeks.</p></br>
