- 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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Crete earthquake: Greece issues tsunami warning as 5.9 magnitude quake ‘felt in Egypt’