A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Greek island of Crete early Wednesday morning, Euronews reports.

Authorities issued a tsunami alert in the area shortly after the tremor, which was felt as far away as Israel, Syria, and Egypt.

Tourists are being warned to stay away from coastal areas in the popular holiday spot.

The earthquake was at a depth of 35 kilometers, with its epicenter near the islands of Kasos and Karpathos in the Aegean Sea.

Greece’s Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection issued a precautionary tsunami warning for the area, including the east coast of Crete and the island of Rhodes.

Authorities urged residents and tourists on the island to keep away from the coastline and move to higher ground.

Samaria Gorge, one of Crete’s most popular hiking routes, is temporarily closed as officials check for any damage done to the route.

Foreign governments have not issued travel advisories as yet, so it is currently still considered safe to visit Greece and its islands.

This also means that, should you choose not to go ahead with your trip, you are unlikely to receive compensation.

There have been no reports so far of injuries or major damage from the earthquake, but authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have warned people should remain vigilant.

Crete and its surrounding region are considered one of Europe’s most seismically active zones.