Greece was rocked by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday which triggered a tsunami warning on the island of Crete - and tourists were told to head to high ground

A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:51 a.m. Eastern European time about 14 miles southeast of Fry, Greece, data from the agency shows. U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 6.1.

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Crete, sparking a tsunami warning in parts of Greece. Tourists have been told to move away from the coast