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 hit the popular Brit holiday islands of Crete and Santorini.
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.
It comes just over a week after terrified Brits were told to immediately evacuate coastal regions of Greece amid tsunami fears.
A 6.3-magnitude quake struck both Crete and Rhodes as it quickly sparked panic among holidaymakers and locals.
The quake registered a depth of 62.5 kilometres and struck as many people slept, according to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens.
Its epicentre was the tiny Aegean island of Kasos.
Brit holidaymaker Nigel Cummings, who was on holiday in Crete, said: “We didn’t just shake, the whole earth seemed to wobble like jelly.
“The text message people got warning about a tsunami frightened a lot of us.”
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