As hundreds of quakes rattle Greek islands, a few brave tourists have Santorini to themselves
The hundreds of earthquakes that have rattled Greek islands on the Aegean Sea are a “seismic swarm" and could continue for weeks before eventually diminishing, the Santorini mayor told The Associated Press on Tuesday — pausing to chuckle as new tremors shook items on his desk.
Greek island Santorini evacuated after earthquakes shake tourist destination
Hundreds of earthquakes that have rattled the Greek islands since last week have prompted the evacuation of thousands from the tourist hotspot of Santorini.
Greece Prepares for Quake as Hundreds of Tremors Shake Islands
Emergency services were deployed in readiness and schools were closed after more than 200 temblors struck in the Aegean, near Santorini, within 48 hours.
Schools shut as tremors shake Greece’s ‘Instagram island’
The Greek island of Santorini is being rattled by dozens of tremors, prompting authorities to close schools and airlines to announce additional flights on Monday to help people leave the popular tourist destination.
Santorini on alert as tremors rattle Greek island
Mitsotakis's remarks come as many people in Santorini spent Sunday night outdoors, amid fears of potential damages to buildings during the quakes. Some focal points of the tremors have been recorded at a depth of just 2km (1.2miles) below the surface.
Multiple earthquakes are rattling Greece's volcanic island of Santorini. Here's what we know
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 whole island has emptied:’ Thousands flee Santorini as quakes rattle Greek tourist haven
Thousands of people have fled the island of Santorini as hundreds of quakes continued to course through the famous Greek tourist destination.
What to Know About the Earthquake Warnings in Santorini, Greece
Some locals and travelers are choosing to preemptively evacuate the Greek island of Santorini amidst the spike in seismic activity.
Greece on high alert as multiple earthquakes shake island of Santorini
The strongest earthquake recorded was magnitude 4.6 at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, at a depth of 14 kilometers (9 miles), the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.
Evacuation of Greece's Santorini Island Continues as Tremors Persist
Hundreds more people were expected to leave Greece's Santorini island on Wednesday as tremors shook the popular summer tourist destination for a sixth day. About 6,000 people have left on ferries and planes in recent days as hundreds of small quakes were registered in the surounding sea,
Thousands evacuate Santorini as more earthquakes strike island
Thousands of residents have fled Santorini after earthquakes were recorded near the Greek island for a fourth consecutive day. According to officials, more than 11,000 people have left Santorini, with around 7,
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Intense seismic activity continues around Santorini, other Greek islands in southern Aegean
Over 550 tremors of various magnitudes have taken place since Saturday, says Greek offficials - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Foreign Office in earthquake warning for Brits travelling to Greek islands as 200 tremors recorded
The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Santorini and Amorgos following increased seismic activity in the region. It ...