Greek island of Crete rocked by second earthquake in two weeks

Underwater 6.3-magnitude quake released small tsunami' with warning to avoid coastal areas

A powerful earthquake, the second in just over two weeks, has rocked Crete, prompting a small tsunami" in the south of the Greek island and an evacuation alert.

The quake, which was felt as far away as Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, had a magnitude of 6.3, according to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens. There were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries although rockslides were widespread.