Two people have been killed and more than 200 injured after an earthquake struck off the coast of Greek islands and Turkey, triggering a tsunami.

The 6.7 magnitude quake hit south of the Turkish city of Bodrum and east of the Greek island of Kos in the early hours of Friday morning.

The Mayor of Kos confirmed that two people had died and buildings on the island had been left damaged.

Their names and nationalities have not been revealed but they are understood to be foreigners killed when the roof of the bar they were in collapsed.

The local fire service said three casualties had been rescued from the rubble.

The Foreign Office has warned of possible aftershocks and advised Britons in surrounding areas to follow the advice of local authorities and tour operators.

A number of holidaymakers, some hundreds of miles from the epicentre, have spoken of their fear when they felt tremors as the quake struck.

Former footballer Kevin McNaughton said he is near Dalaman, around 120 miles from Bodrum.

The former Cardiff City player tweeted: "Jesus just experienced earthquake in Turkey, literally crapped myself room shaking allover place, Just stood outside now no sure what to do."

Many people ran from their homes or holiday apartments with pillows and blankets, according to one Briton who is staying in Didim, around 60 miles from Bodrum.

Kristian Stevens, from Nelson in Lancashire said he felt the building he was in "shake like a jelly".

The 48-year-old told the Press Association he had just gone to bed when the quake struck at around 1.30am local time.

He said: "It was quite surreal as I had just laid down in bed and the whole building shook. The whole building shook like a jelly.

"Many of the locals rushed out into the streets still in underwear.

Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Show all 11 1 /11 Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts A man looks at damaged boats at a beach following a sea surge caused by an earthquake on July 21, 2017 in Bodrum, southwestern Turkey. Two foreigners died and more than 100 people were injured on the Greek island of Kos when an earthquake shook popular Greek and Turkish holiday destinations in the Aegean Sea. The epicentre of the 6.7 magnitude quake was some 10.3 kilometres (6.4 miles) south of the major Turkish resort of Bodrum, a magnet for holidaymakers in the summer, and 16.2 kilometres east of the island of Kos in Greece, the US Geological Survey said. AFP/Getty Images Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts A man sweeps away rubble following on the Island of Kos following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake which struck the region early on July 21, 2017. Two foreigners died and more than 100 people were injured on the Greek island of Kos when an earthquake shook popular Greek and Turkish holiday destinations in the Aegean Sea. The epicentre of the 6.7 magnitude quake was some 10.3 kilometres (6.4 miles) south of the major Turkish resort of Bodrum, a magnet for holidaymakers in the summer, and 16.2 kilometres east of the island of Kos in Greece, the US Geological Survey said. AFP/Getty Images Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts A man looks at rubble fallen from a quake damaged building on the Greek Island of Kos on July 21, 2017 following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake which struck the region. Two foreigners died and more than 100 people were injured on the Greek island of Kos when an earthquake shook popular Greek and Turkish holiday destinations in the Aegean Sea. The epicentre of the 6.7 magnitude quake was some 10.3 kilometres (6.4 miles) south of the major Turkish resort of Bodrum, a magnet for holidaymakers in the summer, and 16.2 kilometres east of the island of Kos in Greece, the US Geological Survey said. AFP/Getty Images Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Damaged boats are seen on a beach following a sea surge caused by an earthquake, in the Agean coastal city of Mugla, Bodrum Province, Turkey Earthquakequake hits the Aegean - 21 Jul 2017 A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Aegean coast, and at least 90 people were injured as a sea surge caused damages in buildings and streets. Two people were killed and dozens were injured on the Greek Island of Kos and beachfront hotels have been flooded on both Turkish and Greek coasts after the earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea early 21 July. Rex Features Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Damage is seen at a port following an earthquake on the island of Kos, Greece, 21 July 2017. Two earthquake-related fatalities were reported on the island of Kos in the early morning hours of 21 July, while several others were injured from a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the island and much of the southeast Aegean region and southwestern Turkey. A 39-year-old Turk and a 27-year-old Swede are reportedly dead, according to sources. Five persons who have been seriously injured were transferred to the Heraklion University Hospital in Crete. Some buildings have suffered serious damage. The island's port has sustained damage while the airport is operating normally. EPA Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Boats that crashed on top of each other in the harbor in Bodrum, Turkey, early Friday, July 21, 2017. A powerful earthquake struck Turkey's Aegean coast and nearby Greek islands, sending frightened residents running out of buildings they feared would collapse and into the streets. AP Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Fallen bottles are seen in a liquor store following an earthquake on the island of Kos, Greece, 21 July 2017. Two earthquake-related fatalities were reported on the island of Kos in the early morning hours of 21 July, while several others were injured from a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the island and much of the southeast Aegean region and southwestern Turkey. EPA Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts People watch a damaged car following a sea surge caused by an earthquake, in the Agean coastal city of Mugla, Bodrum Province, Turkey, 21 July 2017. A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Aegean coast, and at least 90 people were injured as a sea surge caused damages in buildings and streets. Two people were killed and dozens were injured on the Greek Island of Kos and beachfront hotels have been flooded on both Turkish and Greek coasts after the earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea early 21 July. EPA Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Damaged boats are seen on a beach following a sea surge caused by an earthquake, in the Agean coastal city of Mugla, Bodrum Province, Turkey, 21 July 2017. A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Aegean coast, and at least 90 people were injured as a sea surge caused damages in buildings and streets. Two people were killed and dozens were injured on the Greek Island of Kos and beachfront hotels have been flooded on both Turkish and Greek coasts after the earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea early 21 July. EPA Earthquake rocks Turkey-Greek coasts Damaged buildings are seen after an earthquake on the Greek island of Kos early Friday, July 21, 2017. A powerful earthquake struck Greek islands and Turkey's Aegean coast early Friday morning, damaging buildings and a port and killing people, authorities said. 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"Some have been seen with blankets and pillows not sure if it is safe to return home."

Sophie Wild said she ran from her third floor accommodation when she woke to a loud banging noise.

The 21-year-old from Canterbury in Kent is coming to the end of her holiday in Altinkum, around 500 miles away from Bodrum.

She said: "We were asleep and were awoken by what sounded like banging on our door, it got louder and louder and the building started shaking. We jumped up ran to the balcony to see what it was (my first thought when we heard the banging was that we were being attacked).

"When we realised it was an earthquake, we got an immediate sense to get out, we thought the building was going to crumble around us. We ran down our stairs (were on third floor).

"People were running out of rooms, banging on people's doors to make sure they were out. Everyone just ran outside and waited for a couple of hours - it's only now that people are starting to go back to their rooms. There are a few cracks in the walls but otherwise staff says it's safe."

Daniel Markham, a councillor on Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council in Kent, said he too felt the effects on the Greek island of Rhodes.

He tweeted: "£earthquake £Rhodes felt it here too. Pretty strong. Looked out the window to see the waves in the pool."

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "We are speaking to the Turkish and Greek authorities following an earthquake off the coast of Bodrum and near the island of Kos.

"Any British people in the areas affected should follow the instructions of local authorities."