Santorini is being shaken by an ‘earthquake swarm’. It could last for months
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Santorini is being shaken by an ‘earthquake swarm’. It could last for months

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 government has just declared a state of emergency on the island of Santorini, as earthquakes shake the island multiple times a day and sometimes only minutes apart. open image in gallery Residents and visitors wait to leave Santorini due to the increased seismic activity Tectonic earthquakes occur when accumulating stress in Earth’s crust is suddenly released, causing a rupture along a fault and releasing energy in the form of seismic waves. However, the current ongoing seismic activity near Santorini, at least as of February 7, features thousands of earthquakes, many with magnitudes ranging between 4.0 and 5.0. open image in gallery Cruise Ship in Santorini, Greece Earthquake swarms are often associated with fluid movement in the earth’s crust and the resulting seismic activity is usually less dramatic than the sudden movement of a strong mainshock.

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What a major new update on Santorini’s earthquakes means for the tourist season
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1 month ago

What a major new update on Santorini’s earthquakes means for the tourist season

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. with no new micro-seismic surges observed since February 15.” The committee reported recording more than 20,000 earthquakes of magnitude 1 …

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 …

British tourists undeterred by Santorini earthquakes – but the holiday hotspot has larger problems
1 month, 1 week ago

British tourists undeterred by Santorini earthquakes – but the holiday hotspot has larger problems

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. Richard Slater, director of Henbury Travel in Macclesfield, said: “Greece has always been a key part of our bookings, and …

Earthquake island: How 10,000 tremors in xxx left Instagram favourite Santorini deserted
1 month, 1 week ago

Earthquake island: How 10,000 tremors in xxx left Instagram favourite Santorini deserted

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. open image in gallery Santorini is a photogenic destination …

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 …

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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Looting fears amid chaos on Santorini as 11,000 flee their homes with earthquakes STILL rocking the Greek holiday island and experts warning of huge magnitude 6 tremor
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Looting fears amid chaos on Santorini as 11,000 flee their homes with earthquakes STILL rocking the Greek holiday island and experts warning of huge magnitude 6 tremor

Daily Mail  

Authorities in Santorini are bracing themselves for potential looting amid fears some will 'exploit' the thousands of homes left empty as residents continue to flee the earthquake-stricken Greek island. Experts say earthquakes are being reported every ten minutes on the volcanic island - and the phenomenon could continue for weeks before eventually diminishing. Residents and visitors wait at the port …

Santorini shaken by seismic swarm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Santorini shaken by seismic swarm

ABC  

Samantha Donovan: The popular Greek holiday island Santorini has been hit by a series of small earthquakes. Luke Radford: For days, the Greek island of Santorini, famed for its stunning views and famous blue and white buildings, has been shaken by near constant earthquakes. Luke Radford: The event is what's referred to as a seismic swarm. Luke Radford: The big …

Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Greece's Santorini
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Greece's Santorini

Deccan Chronicle  

Greece: Thousands of people fled the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as more earthquakes shook the top travel destination. Some 7,000 people have left the island, known for its spectacular cliffside views and dormant volcano, which has been hit by hundreds of tremors since last week, officials said. Santorini lies atop …

Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Greece's Santorini
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Greece's Santorini

Raw Story  

by Will VASSILOPOULOS with John HADOULIS in Athens Thousands of people fled the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as more earthquakes shook the top travel destination. Some 7,000 people have left the island, known for its spectacular cliffside views and dormant volcano, which has been hit by hundreds of tremors since …

Hundreds queue to flee Santorini as quakes continue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds queue to flee Santorini as quakes continue

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 Hundreds of people packed a port in Santorini in the early hours of Tuesday to board …

Greece’s island of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greece’s island of Santorini rattled by 200 earthquakes

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of locals flee the picturesque island as experts say rolling tremors ‘not linked to volcanic activity’. The picturesque crescent-shaped Santorini island is home to a dormant volcano, but an expert committee set up to monitor the situation said an estimated 200 quakes of magnitude 3 or more had been registered, but stressed the phenomenon was “not linked to volcanic …

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

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

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. open image in gallery People wait for the arrival of a regularly scheduled ferry to Athens' port of Piraeus, after …

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 …

Greek PM calls for calm amid 'very intense' Santorini tremors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greek PM calls for calm amid 'very intense' Santorini tremors

Raw Story  

by Will VASSILOPOULOS with Hélène COLLIOPOULOU in Athens Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appealed for calm Monday after a wave of seismic tremors hit the tourist island of Santorini, prompting concern among locals and hundreds of departures. Speaking from Brussels, Mitsotakis said authorities were monitoring a "very intense" geological phenomenon over recent days, adding: "I want to ask our islanders …

Greece anxious over earthquake swarm in tourism jewel Santorini, deploys emergency crew
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greece anxious over earthquake swarm in tourism jewel Santorini, deploys emergency crew

Firstpost  

While Greek experts say the quakes, many with magnitudes over 4.5, are not linked to Santorini’s volcano, they acknowledge that the pattern of seismic activity is cause for concern. Image- AP 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. …

Swarm of earthquakes around Santorini leaves many fleeing Greek tourist island
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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 …

Over 200 Earthquakes Hit Tourist Favourite Greece's Santorini In 2 Days; Indoor Gathering Banned, Schools Closed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 200 Earthquakes Hit Tourist Favourite Greece's Santorini In 2 Days; Indoor Gathering Banned, Schools Closed

ABP News  

After more than 200 earthquakes hit the iconic Greek island of Santorini over the past few days, authorities have decided to shut down schools on Monday. According to CNN, authorities have advised people to avoid large indoor gatherings and steer clear of multiple ports, including the old port of Fira. Experts have assured that the more than 200 tremors which …

Earthquake today: Over 200 tremors felt near Greek island of Santorini; residents on edge as authorities shut schools
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake today: Over 200 tremors felt near Greek island of Santorini; residents on edge as authorities shut schools

Live Mint  

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and send instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools. Even though earthquake experts say the more than 200 tremors that have hit the area since early Friday are not related to the volcano …

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

Hindustan Times  

ATHENS, Greece — A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and send instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools. Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge Even though earthquake experts say the more …

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and send instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools. Even though earthquake experts say the more than 200 tremors that have hit the area since early Friday are not related …

Volcanic activity in Santorini: Here’s what it means for your travel plans to Greece
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Volcanic activity in Santorini: Here’s what it means for your travel plans to Greece

Hindustan Times  

Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials. In an announcement late Wednesday, the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry said monitoring sensors had picked up “mild seismic-volcanic activity” in Santorini’s caldera. “What we must realise is that the Santorini volcano …

Scientists’ warning over volcano fears on one of Greece’s most popular tourist island
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Scientists’ warning over volcano fears on one of Greece’s most popular 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 Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry had a meeting with local officials and disaster response teams on Wednesday following …

Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece’s popular tourist island of Santorini

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials. In an announcement late Wednesday, the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry said monitoring sensors had picked up “mild seismic-volcanic activity” in Santorini’s caldera. “What we must realize is that …

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. …

La Palma island braces for more quakes as volcano roars on
3 years, 4 months ago

La Palma island braces for more quakes as volcano roars on

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 Residents on Spain’s La Palma …

Strong aftershock strikes Greek island of Crete
3 years, 5 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 …

Spanish island records 4,200 tremors, goes on alert over possible volcanic eruption
3 years, 6 months ago

Spanish island records 4,200 tremors, goes on alert over possible volcanic eruption

India Today  

A series of small earthquakes in Spain’s Canary Islands has put authorities on alert for a possible volcanic eruption, with one official saying Thursday there is “intense seismic activity” in the area off northwest Africa. Authorities have detected more than 4,200 temblors in what scientists are calling an “earthquake swarm” around La Palma island since last Saturday. Even so, the …

Magnitude-5.2 earthquake jolts Iran, buildings damaged
5 years, 7 months ago

Magnitude-5.2 earthquake jolts Iran, buildings damaged

India TV News  

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit Choram region of Iran's Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province on Monday, Iran's Seismological Centre said. According to Xinhua news agency, the epicentre of the quake was reported to be at a depth of 10 km, 50.790 degrees east longitude and 30.594 degrees north latitude. Earlier on July 27, at least 8 people …

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