Overview

• Since January 24, Santorini has experienced an ongoing series of earthquakes, with over 200 tremors recorded in the past 48 hours, ranging in magnitude from 3.0 to 5.1.
• Thousands of residents have fled the island, with ferries and flights to the mainland fully booked, while many remaining locals spent nights in cars or outdoors.
• Authorities have closed schools, banned large gatherings in enclosed spaces, and urged residents to avoid coastal areas due to potential risks of tsunamis and landslides.
• Seismologists warn that the increasing intensity of the tremors suggests a larger earthquake could occur, though the exact likelihood remains uncertain.
• Despite fears of volcanic activity, experts have ruled out a direct connection between the quakes and the island's volcano, attributing the seismic activity to tectonic plate shifts.