Emergency declared on a second Greek island as a string of earthquakes persists
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Emergency declared on a second Greek island as a string of earthquakes persists

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Authorities declared a state of emergency on a second Greek island Wednesday as a series of earthquakes continued to rattle the south-eastern Aegean Sea region. The emergency measure announced on the island of Amorgos follows a similar decision for nearby Santorini on Feb. 7 after thousands of unusual tremors were registered in an undersea area near the two islands, as well as the islands of Ios and Anafi – all popular tourist destinations. The region has already seen a significant mobilization of fire departments, police, coast guard, and armed forces mostly on Santorini where thousands of residents and seasonal workers have left the island. Overall, about 12,000 earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 1 have been registered since Jan. 26, the University of Athens’ crisis management committee said earlier.

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Santorini’s earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return to the Greek island
1 month ago

Santorini’s earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return to the Greek island

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — An earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini is gradually declining a month after it began, Greek scientists monitoring the phenomenon said Monday. The undersea shocks — sometimes recorded only minutes apart — led thousands of residents and workers to flee the famed clifftop towns of Santorini as well as the nearby islands of Ios, Amorgos and …

Santorini travel warning: Volcanic island braces for possible bigger earthquakes, Greece plans emergency evacuation port
1 month, 1 week ago

Santorini travel warning: Volcanic island braces for possible bigger earthquakes, Greece plans emergency evacuation port

Hindustan Times  

Greece will soon set up an evacuation port on the island of Santorini to facilitate the safe escape of people in case a bigger quake hits the popular tourist destination, a Greek minister said on Monday. Santorini, a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, has been shaken by tens of thousands of mild quakes since late January, forcing thousands of …

Santorini waits as earthquake swarm leaves island tourism on shaky ground
1 month, 1 week ago

Santorini waits as earthquake swarm leaves island tourism on shaky ground

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seismic activity around Santorini and nearby Greek islands has decreased, but uncertainty lingers, according to Greece's …

Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says
1 month, 1 week ago

Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — The Greek government’s chief seismologist says the frequency of earthquakes affecting Santorini and nearby islands has eased in recent days, but that the outlook for continued tremors in the coming weeks remains uncertain. A state of emergency has been declared on Santorini and the nearby islands of Ios, Amorgos, and Anafi after a swarm of undersea earthquakes …

Scientists say several thousand earthquakes detected near Greece’s island of Santorini
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scientists say several thousand earthquakes detected near Greece’s island of Santorini

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini, the University of Athens’ crisis management committee said Tuesday, adding that a larger quake cannot be ruled out. They have declared a state of emergency on Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular …

Scientists say several thousand earthquakes detected near Greece’s island of Santorini
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scientists say several thousand earthquakes detected near Greece’s island of Santorini

LA Times  

Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini, the University of Athens’ crisis management committee said Tuesday, adding that a larger quake cannot be ruled out. They have declared a state of emergency on Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, deploying …

Greek islands continue to shake as experts fear stronger earthquakes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Greek islands continue to shake as experts fear stronger earthquakes

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed next week as a series of earthquakes continue …

Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region, authorities said Saturday. More than 800 tremors of magnitude 3 and over have been recorded on the tourist islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and Ios since Feb. 1, triggering an exodus of most of Santorini’s 16,000 residents as well …

Earthquake swarm in Greece raises fresh fears over island tourism boom
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake swarm in Greece raises fresh fears over island tourism boom

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A swarm of earthquakes has rattled the Greek island of Santorini, one of the country’s busiest …

Santorini restricts traffic and imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Santorini restricts traffic and imposes more precautionary measures against earthquakes

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited earthquake-struck Santorini on Friday, as the Aegean island imposed more precautionary measures amid intense seismic activity. During his visit, Mitsotakis inspected emergency preparedness facilities and announced a 3 million euro funding package for constructing an emergency evacuation route in the southern part of the island. The heightened seismic activity has prompted …

Santorini declares state of emergency amid earthquake swarm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Santorini declares state of emergency amid earthquake swarm

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greece has declared a state of emergency for the popular tourist island of Santorini following a …

Thousands of earthquakes in past week, how long Santorini seismic swarm can go on?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands of earthquakes in past week, how long Santorini seismic swarm can go on?

Firstpost  

After the emergency was declared on the Greek island, more than 11,000 people have been evacuated. The authorities are now reporting earthquakes in minute-by-minute intervals Multiple earthquakes struck the waters around the Greek island of Santorini just hours after authorities there declared a state of emergency in the region. The tremours were felt between Santorini and another island, Amorgos, followed …

As Greece declares ’emergency’ over Santorini earthquakes, what’s next?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

As Greece declares ’emergency’ over Santorini earthquakes, what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The island has been experiencing near-constant tremors since late January, with thousands of earthquakes recorded. A magnitude 5.2 quake struck Santorini on Wednesday evening, the first to surpass 5.0 since tremors began last week. The island, one of Greece’s Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, has been experiencing near-constant tremors since January 27, 2025, with thousands of earthquakes recorded so …

The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s government declared a state of emergency on Santorini on Thursday after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week. “Fire departments, police, coast guard, armed forces, and emergency medical services have immediately reinforced Santorini and surrounding islands with additional personnel and specialized equipment,” he told reporters. On Santorini, municipal crews cordoned off …

Santorini in state of emergency after strongest quake in days of tremors
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Santorini in state of emergency after strongest quake in days of tremors

CNN  

CNN — A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini after the strongest earthquake was recorded in days of near-constant tremors, which have almost emptied the famous Greek tourist haven of visitors and residents. A quake with a magnitude of 5.2 coursed through Santorini on Wednesday evening, the first to exceed 5.0 since the tremors began last week. Hundreds …

Earthquakes keep rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earthquakes keep rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes

Associated Press  

SANTORINI, Greece — Earthquakes rattled Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes overnight and into Wednesday as authorities bolstered emergency plans in case the hundreds of temblors over the past few days are a harbinger of a larger quake to come. Predicting earthquakes is not scientifically possible, and experts cannot determine definitively whether the seismic activity between the islands …

Tourist and locals continue to flee earthquake hit Greek islands: ‘You cannot contend with nature’
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tourist and locals continue to flee earthquake hit Greek islands: ‘You cannot contend with nature’

The Independent  

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Multiple earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Here’s what we know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Here’s what we know

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four islands. The vast majority cause no injuries and little or no damage, but the country has Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, took its present crescent shape …

Emergency Crews Deployed On Popular Greek Island As Earthquake Swarm Worries Experts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Emergency Crews Deployed On Popular Greek Island As Earthquake Swarm Worries Experts

Huff Post  

A firefighter walks among tents set up at a basketball court to accommodate Fire Service rescuers as Greek authorities are taking emergency measures in response to intense seismic activity on the popular Aegean Sea holiday island of Santorini, southern Greece, on Feb. 3, 2025. Petros Giannakouris via Associated Press SANTORINI, Greece — Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on …

Swarm of earthquakes around Santorini leaves many fleeing Greek tourist island
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Swarm of earthquakes around Santorini leaves many fleeing Greek tourist island

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The warning read: “The Greek Ministry of Civil Protection has issued advice for Santorini and Amorgos, following increased seismic activity …

Earthquake swarm sparks evacuation plans on volcanic Greek holiday island - with terrified locals already fleeing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake swarm sparks evacuation plans on volcanic Greek holiday island - with terrified locals already fleeing

Daily Mail  

A series of earthquakes on a popular Greek holiday island have sparked evacuation plans. Even though earthquake experts say the seismic activity that have hit the area since early Friday are not related to the volcano in Santorini locals are on edge Fira Santorini's main town. In the town local authorities designated gathering points for residents in preparation for a …

Greece: Emergency crews deployed in Santorini following 200 undersea earthquakes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greece: Emergency crews deployed in Santorini following 200 undersea earthquakes

Hindustan Times  

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake. On Monday, a surge in seismic activity stoked fears of a potentially strong earthquake, prompting the closure of schools and the deployment of emergency personnel on the volcanic Greek island of …

Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts

Associated Press  

SANTORINI, Greece — Authorities deployed emergency rescue crews to Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini on Monday as hundreds of people scrambled to leave after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake. A firefighter walks next to tents set up at a basketball court to accommodate Fire Service rescuers as Greek authorities is taking emergency measures …

Warning as Greece’s top tourist island issues seismic activity alert
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warning as Greece’s top tourist island issues seismic activity alert

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greece’s top tourist island has been forced to shut its schools on Monday due to an …

Earthquake hits Greece: South of the country is shaken by 5.7 magnitude tremors, which is felt as far as Athens
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake hits Greece: South of the country is shaken by 5.7 magnitude tremors, which is felt as far as Athens

Daily Mail  

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck southern Greece, being felt as far away as Athens, Malta and Crete according to initial reports. The quake struck just after 7am on Friday morning and was centred beneath the seabed near the Strofades islands, about 75 miles south-southwest of the western city of Patras, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. …

Strong aftershock strikes Greek island of Crete
3 years, 6 months ago

Strong aftershock strikes Greek island of Crete

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A strong aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has struck the southern Greek island of Crete, a day after a prolonged earthquake there left one man dead and injured several people. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said Tuesday morning’s aftershock, the strongest of dozens that have been rattling the island, had an epicenter 22 kilometers south southeast …

Crete earthquake: ‘Terrifying’ 6.0-magnitude tremor kills one, several injured
3 years, 6 months ago

Crete earthquake: ‘Terrifying’ 6.0-magnitude tremor kills one, several injured

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “terrifying” 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck …

Strong quake hits Greek island of Crete; 1 dead, 20 injured
3 years, 6 months ago

Strong quake hits Greek island of Crete; 1 dead, 20 injured

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A strong, prolonged earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring 20, while damaging homes and churches and causing rock slides near the country’s fourth-largest city. The Athens Geodynamic Institute, which gave the 5.8 magnitude, said the quake struck at 9:17 a.m., with …

1 dead, 20 injured after strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete
3 years, 6 months ago

1 dead, 20 injured after strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete

LA Times  

A chapel on the Greek island of Crete is damaged in a strong earthquake Monday. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the island of Crete on Monday, killing one person, injuring 20 others, damaging homes and churches, and causing rock slides near Greece’s fourth-largest city. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake struck at 9:17 …

Athens earthquake: Greek capital shaken by 5.1-magnitude quake
5 years, 8 months ago

Athens earthquake: Greek capital shaken by 5.1-magnitude quake

The Independent  

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Greece earthquake: Powerful 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off Zakynthos island, with tremors felt in Athens
6 years, 5 months ago

Greece earthquake: Powerful 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off Zakynthos island, with tremors felt in Athens

The Independent  

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