6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Greek island of Crete - in pictures

  • Police cordon off part of a beach due to falling rocks in Xerokampos village after a strong earthquake shook Crete island. EPA
    Police cordon off part of a beach due to falling rocks in Xerokampos village after a strong earthquake shook Crete island. EPA
  • A number of buildings were damaged during the earthquake. EPA
    A number of buildings were damaged during the earthquake. EPA
  • A woman holds a religious icon as she stands in front of a damaged church in Xerokampos village on the island of Crete in Greece, where a 6.3-magnitude earthquake occurred on October 12, 2021. EPA
    A woman holds a religious icon as she stands in front of a damaged church in Xerokampos village on the island of Crete in Greece, where a 6.3-magnitude earthquake occurred on October 12, 2021. EPA
  • A damaged church in Xerokampos village. EPA
    A damaged church in Xerokampos village. EPA
  • A damaged church is seen in Xerokampos village, near Sitia EPA
    A damaged church is seen in Xerokampos village, near Sitia EPA
  • A local looks at the destroyed chapel. Reuters
    A local looks at the destroyed chapel. Reuters
  • A crack is seen on the coast following the quake. Reuters
    A crack is seen on the coast following the quake. Reuters