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

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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 the city of Heraklion (Iraklio) from the top of the 16th-century Koules Fortress in the Venetian Harbor. Heraklion, Crete, Greece[/caption]

A major earthquake has hit Crete with a tsunami warning now in place across the popular Brit holiday island[/caption]

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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