06.02.2025 17:51
Due to ongoing earthquakes in the tourist island of Santorini, Greece, a state of emergency has been declared until March 1st. As tremors increase the risk of landslides and rockfalls, 11,000 people have left the island.
After the ongoing earthquakes in the tourist island of Santorini, Greece, a state of emergency has been declared.
A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN DECLARED IN SANTORINI
Due to the ongoing seismic activity shaking the Greek islands, precautions have been increased. In a statement from the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, it was announced that a state of emergency has been declared on Santorini Island until March 1 due to the ongoing tremors increasing the risk of landslides and rockfalls. Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis stated that numerous emergency teams have been mobilized to support the island.
EARTHQUAKES CONTINUE IN THE REGION
Marinakis stated, "Fire departments, police, coast guard, armed forces, and emergency medical services have immediately reinforced Santorini and the surrounding islands with additional personnel and special equipment." Just on Wednesday night, six earthquakes with a magnitude of over 4 were recorded in the waters around Santorini, followed by a stronger tremor of 5.1 magnitude south of Amorgos.
11 THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE LEFT THE ISLAND
Since Saturday, after hundreds of earthquakes, at least 11,000 people have left Santorini Island, including 7,000 by ferry and 4,000 by plane. Schools on Santorini, as well as neighboring Anafi, Paros, Naxos, and Mykonos islands, will be closed until tomorrow.
MILITARY LANDING SHIPS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE REGION
In recent hours, Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias held an emergency meeting in Athens with security officials, scientists, and Prime Minister Mitsotakis. He stated that a coast guard ship and a military landing ship have been sent to Santorini, emphasizing the need to prepare for all scenarios, both good and bad, related to seismic activities.