In brief
Santorini has been rocked by a series of earthquakes, prompting mass evacuations and raising concerns about the future stability of the region.
Following a growing series of earthquakes, the Greek island of Santorini is facing increasing uncertainty as authorities have declared a state of emergency. Over the past week, thousands of earthquakes have been recorded, with the seismic activity continuing to escalate. On Thursday evening, a 4.6 magnitude quake struck the Mediterranean waters between Santorini and Amorgos at 20:16 local time, shortly followed by a 4.2 magnitude quake two hours later.More than 11,000 residents have already evacuated the island as authorities monitor the situation closely. Despite the recent quakes, including a moderate 5.2 magnitude shock recorded on Wednesday, officials report that there have been no significant damages reported thus far. Experts caution that this period of "seismic crisis" could persist for an indeterminate length of time, shrouding the popular tourist destination in an unsettling atmosphere as preparations grow for potentially stronger earthquakes. Authorities explain that while earthquakes are likely to continue, a magnitude 6.0 or higher would be categorized as severe. Meanwhile, the locals and tourists alike brace for the uncertain future that looms overhead in this iconic island.
