Thousands of residents have fled the island of Santorini after a swarm of earthquakes shook the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea on Tuesday morning. According to the BBC, over 300 earthquakes have been recorded in the past two days near the island, and Greece’s Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP) has estimated that the … Read more
Athens: Fresh overnight tremors shook Greece’s top tourist island Santorini, media reports said Monday, prompting people to sleep outdoors and others to leave by plane or ferry. Over 200 minor earthquakes were recorded at sea or on surrounding islands, with the strongest — of magnitude 4.6 — striking the waters between Santorini and Amorgos on … Read more
Athens: Greek authorities have advised people on the Aegean island of Santorini to shut schools on Monday, avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces after increased seismic activity in the area over recent days. A series of tremors up to a 4.3 magnitude were registered on Friday and Saturday in the … Read more