In a worrying sequence of seismic activity, Greece has experienced a tumultuous 48 hours marked by hundreds of earthquakes, prompting officials to take precautionary measures on the island of Santorini and other nearby locations.
Greece on Alert: Santorini Rattled by Over 200 Earthquakes
Greece on Alert: Santorini Rattled by Over 200 Earthquakes
Authorities close schools and prepare emergency services as tremors disrupt the popular tourist destination.
The Greek Ministry for Civil Protection reported on Monday that over 200 tremors were felt in the Aegean Sea region, particularly around Santorini and Amorgos, with most quakes occurring every few minutes. As a result, local authorities implemented emergency protocols, closing schools and readying response teams.
Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos described the phenomenon on social media as an “intense pre-seismic sequence,” citing several tremors exceeding 4.5 magnitude, with specific incidents recorded at 4.7 and 4.9. Although the tremors have caused minimal physical damage, such as minor landslides, there were no reports of injuries.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, currently attending an E.U. meeting in Brussels, urged residents to remain calm and adhere to guidelines issued by civil defense authorities. While the tremors in Greece are not unprecedented, the frequency and increasing strength of these events are notably uncommon, adding to the tension in this historically quake-prone region.
Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos described the phenomenon on social media as an “intense pre-seismic sequence,” citing several tremors exceeding 4.5 magnitude, with specific incidents recorded at 4.7 and 4.9. Although the tremors have caused minimal physical damage, such as minor landslides, there were no reports of injuries.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, currently attending an E.U. meeting in Brussels, urged residents to remain calm and adhere to guidelines issued by civil defense authorities. While the tremors in Greece are not unprecedented, the frequency and increasing strength of these events are notably uncommon, adding to the tension in this historically quake-prone region.
