Greece earthquake: Huge 5.7-magnitude tremor rocks holiday hotspots Athens and Crete

A huge 5.7 earthquake has hit parts of southern Greece where many UK visitors enjoy their holidays in the spring sunshine. The earthquake shook buildings this morning (March 29) with tremors being felt for miles.

Athens and Crete are among the two regions where it was felt, with Crete being about 214 miles from where the earthquake started.It began in the sea close to Strofades island, which is 75 miles from Patras, says the Athens Geodynamic Institute.

Fears of repercussions, including a potential tsunami are being investigated by officials, reports the Mirror.

Efthymios Lekkas, who is in charge of planning for earthquakes told Greek press: "The earthquake should be of great concern because it has been recorded in a marine area with a large focal depth."

Greece is susceptible to earthquakes because of its location - but usually any that are triggered are small and rarely felt.