A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the island of Crete, Greece, early Wednesday. Tremors were felt in parts of Egypt, alarming residents across the Mediterranean.
The quake’s epicenter was near Karpathos in the Mediterranean Sea, with a depth of 35 kilometers, according to Athens Geodynamic Institute.
Authorities issued a tsunami warning, urging people to move away from the coast immediately. Emergency instructions were broadcast through official channels.
“Magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km SE of Kasos. Risk of tsunami. Move inland now,” warned the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Germany’s GFZ confirmed the quake's location between Kasos and Karpathos islands. Crete, a seismic hotspot, felt intense shaking.
No travel bans are in place, but visitors to eastern Crete, Kasos, or Karpathos should follow local alerts and stay informed.