The quake struck close to Crete this morning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck a depth of 10km. The USGS also revealed the earthquake hit the east coast of Crete.
The earthquake was reported at 9.24am UTC, 12.24pm local time.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), this is the seventh quake to strike Greece.
They also warned of a potential tsunami in the region following the earthquake today.
One person from Sitia, said on the EMSC: "Quite strong one!
"I couldn’t walk properly on the road!"
Another person also said: "Was strong enough to go outside the building."
A third also said: "I felt a little bit of shaking and swinging."
In the last half an hour, the EMSC has also reported a 3.5 magnitude earthquake in Crete.
Another quake was reported in the Dodecanese Islands today.
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There have been no reports of injuries as of yet.
Local media reporter, Derek Gatopoulos said no serious damage had been done to the area.
He tweeted: "No serious damage on nearby island of Karpathos, crews still checking remote Cretan villages nearest to epicentre."
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One person was killed after a 5.8 magnitude quake struck the island on September 27.
The man died after a church dome collapsed in the town of Arkalochori.
Approximately 2,500 tents were set to house residents in the area.
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British woman Millie Mackay told the BBC: "Glasses started smashing so we ran outside by the pool.
Local resident Evangelia Christaki told AFP news agency: "Fortunately, our home was not too badly damaged.
"But the authorities have told us to stay outdoors over the next hours. In any case, we are so scared."