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Urgent tsunami warning for Crete after 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Greece

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck offshore near the island of Kasos, Greece, earlier today causing a tsunami warning for Crete and nearby coasts.
The quake occurred 48 kilometers southeast of Kasos at a depth of 83 kilometers amid Greece's frequent seismic activity along fault lines.
Tremors were felt across Crete, Rhodes, Egypt, Israel, and southwestern Turkey, leading emergency services to urgently advise residents and visitors to evacuate coastal areas and seek higher ground.
Authorities warned residents to evacuate coastal areas immediately following earthquakes reported with magnitudes between 5.9 and 6.4.
No casualties or major damage have been reported so far, but authorities remain on high alert for aftershocks and potential tsunami waves in this earthquake-prone region.

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