The earthquake took place about 09:17:22 local time (UTC+03:00) 20 km south of Iraklion, according to the EMSC.

“Strong, some old stone buildings had minor damage, with a few stones that fell everyone went outside,” an eyewitness said.

At least 3 aftershocks over 3.5 magnitude have been registered. (ILKHA)

M6.5 #earthquake (#σεισμός) strikes 20 km S of #Irákleion (#Greece) 11 min ago. Updated map of its effects: pic.twitter.com/6IzLfmDl6e

— EMSC (@LastQuake) September 27, 2021