Is it safe to travel to Crete? Tourist warning after 5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Greek island
A huge earthquake has hit the popular Greek island of Crete (Picture: Getty Images)Crete, Greece’s largest island, has been rocked by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that was felt as far away as Israel, Egypt and Turkey. But if you have a holiday booked, is it still safe to travel?The quake struck in the early hours of Wednesday near the island of Karpathos in the Aegean Sea, at a depth of 22 miles, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.No injuries or serious property damage were reported.This