The Greek holiday island of Crete was rocked by another earthquake on Thursday morning as a 6.1 magnitude tremor struck off the coast - people were urged to stay away from coastal areas

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Crete, triggering tsunami warnings and emergency measures across southern Greece.

Brits in parts of Greece are advised to switch on a specific setting on their phones as the country was hit by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake early this morning. This smartphone alert system keeps people updated on any extreme weather events.