Santorini Hit by Strongest Earthquake Yet: State of Emergency Declared on the Island
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February 6, 2025 16:21
athens, greece - Santorini experiences its strongest earthquake in recent days, leading to evacuations and uncertainty about the future.
Major Earthquake Strikes Santorini
The Greek island of Santorini has been shaken by the most powerful earthquake in recent days, according to the Institute of Geodynamics in Athens. This quake, hitting the northeast of Santorini, is described as the strongest shock since the beginning of the current seismic activity a few weeks ago.
Approximately 11,000 out of the 16,000 island residents have evacuated to the mainland. The exact number of tourists on Santorini and the surrounding islands at the moment remains unclear.
The Greek military will set up field kitchens starting from Friday to ensure that residents and rescue services have access to food. Seismologists and geologists are considering four possible scenarios for the evolving situation, ranging from a powerful main shock to potential volcanic activity in the region.