Santorini, earthquake

Scientists say several thousand earthquakes detected near Greece’s island of Santorini
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.
How unusual is Santorini’s seismic activity after swarm of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are not uncommon on Santorini and in 1956 was actually struck by one of the most serious quakes to affect Greece over the past 100 years. A 7.7-magnitude temblor, dubbed the Amorgos earthquake, triggered a roughly 20-meter (65-foot) tsunami, causing significant damage in Amorgos and Santorini and killing more than 50 people.
Santorini sees strongest quake yet in weeks of highly unusual seismic activity
Santorini is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations. The Greek island of Santorini has been rattled by a further earthquake. The latest quake, one of hundreds to hit the volcanic island in recent weeks, is the strongest so far with a magnitude of 5.3.
Earthquakes keep rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes
Earthquakes are still rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes as authorities bolster their emergency plans in case the hundreds of temblors in recent days are a harbinger of a larger quake to come.
Tourists evacuate Santorini, Greece amid earthquake fears
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.
4.8 magnitude earthquake is just the latest of hundreds of shakes to hit Santorini
The Greek island of Santorini was struck by the latest in a string of earthquakes Tuesday, this time a 4.8 temblor. The government said it will backstop the island destination's tourist industry.
Greek island of Santorini sees strongest quake yet in weeks of highly unusual seismic swarm
The latest of hundreds of earthquakes rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Tuesday after the strongest one so far with magnitude 5.3. Medical staff staged a hospital evacuation drill as scientists say it's unclear whether the weeks of highly unusual seismic activity precede a larger quake.
Santorini: earthquakes continue and the island empties out
The Greek island of Santorini is still shaking. Tourists and locals have already fled to the mainland, while emergency services on site are ready to intervene. An earthquake was even felt in Athens.
Santorini is hit by strongest earthquake yet
The popular Greek holiday island of Santorini has been hit by its strongest earthquake yet as medical staff prepare to evacuate. The latest quake, one of hundreds to hit the volcanic island in recent weeks,
Nonstop Quakes Leave a Tourist Island Empty and Its Residents on Edge
Thousands of tremors, sometimes every few minutes, have shaken Santorini, Greece. More than 13,000 of its 15,500 inhabitants ...
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As Greece declares ’emergency’ over Santorini earthquakes, what’s next?
A cat crosses a police cordon in the village of Oia on Santorini island, Greece [Orestis Panagiotou/EPA] “We cannot exclude the possibility to have an earthquake of around 6.0 on one of the ...
Santorini declares state of emergency amid earthquake swarm
Greece has declared a state of emergency for the popular tourist island of Santorini following a surge in seismic activity.
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The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency
A bell towel of an Orthodox church in the town of Oia on the earthquake-struck island of Santorini, Greece, as the main town of Fira is litted by the sun in the background on Tuesday, Feb. 4 ...
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Is It Safe To Travel To Santorini?
Santorini is a jewel in the Aegean Sea. The stunning sunsets, white-washed buildings, and crystal-clear waters are ...
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Earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini: What we know
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — 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 ...
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The “miracle” of Santorini: How the earthquake-ravaged island of the 1960s became a tourist giant in 50 years
After the terrible earthquake of 1956, its residents cast a black stone behind them, selling their properties—even for a tin ...