13.02.2025 20:21
Due to the consecutive earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, a state of emergency has been declared on Anafi Island in Greece, following Santorini and Yamurgi.
It has been reported that a state of emergency has been declared on Anafiya Island, following the islands of Santorini and Yamurgi in Greece, due to the recent intense seismic activity in the Aegean Sea.
A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS ALSO BEEN DECLARED ON ANAFIYA ISLAND
According to a report by Greek State Television ERT, Anafiya Island has joined the list of islands where a state of emergency has been declared by the decision of Vasilis Papayeorgiu, the Secretary General of Civil Protection in Greece. The state of emergency on the island will last until March 13.
STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES IN YAMURGI AND SANTORINI
A state of emergency was declared yesterday on Yamurgi Island and last week on Santorini Island. Due to the recent intense seismic activity in the Aegean Sea, education has been suspended until February 17 on the islands of Santorini, Yamurgi, Niyos, and Anafiya.
MORE THAN 12,000 EARTHQUAKES
Located among the most preferred destinations for tourists, Santorini has been frequently shaken since January. The Athens University Seismology Laboratory has detected more than 12,800 earthquakes in the region. Due to the seismic activity in the area, landslides have also been observed in some parts of Santorini. Authorities reported that at least 11,000 people have left the island since the tremors began on January 26. Schools in Santorini are still closed.
In a statement from the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, it was announced that a state of emergency (SOE) had been declared on Santorini Island until March 1 due to the ongoing tremors in the region increasing the risk of landslides and rockfalls.