06.02.2025 09:31
In the Aegean Sea, four separate earthquakes occurred in succession: a magnitude of 4.1 at 04:41, another 4.1 at 05:02, a magnitude of 4.4 at 05:24, a magnitude of 4.4 at 05:45, a magnitude of 4.6 at 05:54, a magnitude of 4.6 at 06:23, and finally a magnitude of 4.5 at 06:36. Greece, where seismic waves have increased, has sent military landing ships to the region in preparation for the worst-case scenario and evacuation.
The island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea and its surroundings have been shaken by a series of earthquakes that have occurred recently. These tremors have raised concerns about volcanic activity as well. The island is particularly notable for the Kameni volcano, which has witnessed significant eruptions in the past.
THE POSSIBILITY OF A VOLCANIC ERUPTION CANNOT BE RULED OUT
To the northeast of the island is the Kolumbo Volcano. The area where the earthquakes have intensified is the Kolumbo Volcano, which last became active in 1650. As a result of the ongoing earthquake swarm, the possibility of a volcanic eruption and a major earthquake of over 7 magnitude cannot be ruled out. A significant volcanic eruption occurred in the region in 1925, and two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.8 and 7.2 were experienced in 1956.
SEVEN EARTHQUAKES OCCURRED IN A ROW
As the unsettling wait continues, this morning at 04:41, there were earthquakes of magnitudes 4.1; at 05:02, 4.1; at 05:24, 4.4; at 05:45, 4.4; at 05:54, 4.6; at 06:23, 4.6; and at 06:36, a magnitude of 4.5, totaling seven separate earthquakes in succession. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated that all four of these earthquakes occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers.
THE GREEK GOVERNMENT IS PREPARING FOR THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO
Following the developments in the region, evacuations on Santorini Island are ongoing, while Greece is preparing for the worst-case scenario. Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, stated during an emergency meeting with security officials, scientists, and Prime Minister Mitsotakis in Athens that a coast guard ship and a military landing ship are on standby for evacuation if necessary.
"WE ARE PREPARING FOR BOTH GOOD AND BAD SCENARIOS"
In a live broadcast of the meeting, Kikilias noted, "We must prepare good and bad scenarios regarding long-term seismic activity."
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in his statement, called on the residents of the region to remain calm and to follow the instructions of the authorities, saying, "I understand the fear of what it means to be in a constantly moving Santorini right now." Minister Kikilias added, "Efforts are being made operationally to show that the Greek State is there, supporting the people, understanding this crisis, and trying to be alongside the citizens, especially the islanders."