Santorini, earthquake

Santorini is at the center of a mystery: Why do earthquakes keep shaking the island?
The Greek island has a long history of earthquakes, but what is causing the recent series of quakes has scientists perplexed.
Multiple earthquakes are rattling Greece's volcanic island of Santorini. Here's what we know
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. Last week,
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 earthquakes: What to know if you have a holiday booked to the popular Greek island
There are poignant reminders of its recent past, too. 2025 marks 30 years since the end of the Bosnian War and its influence lingers. Emma adds, “It’s raw, real and breathtakingly beautiful. You’ll leave Bosnia with complete admiration for the overwhelming resilience and humour of its people.”
Thousands flee as earthquakes rattle Greek island of Santorini
NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports on the aftermath and public response to several days of near constant earthquakes around the tourist hotspot of Santorini, Greece.
An ‘earthquake swarm’ is shaking Santorini. It could persist for months
By Dee NinisGreece’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.The “earthquake swarm” is also affecting other nearby islands in the Aegean Sea.
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4.8 magnitude earthquake is just the latest of hundreds of shakes to hit Santorini
Hundreds of earthquakes have been registered in the region since Feb. 1, with the strongest being a magnitude 5.3 that ...
Santorini Earthquakes Create Panic In Greece As Locals Fear Volcano Could Erupt
Residents on the popular island of Santorini have experienced thousands of earthquakes this month while researchers have ...
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Is it safe to travel to Santorini right now? Latest travel advice as amid earthquakes in Greece
It welcomes around 3 million visitors per year, but between January 26 and February 8, the Seismology Laboratory of the ...
Greece’s Top Honeymoon Destination Santorini Hit By Over 7,700 Earthquakes In A Week: Is Your Favourite 'Instagram Island' In Danger?
Santorini has been hit by over 7,000 earthquakes in a week, raising fears of a major seismic event and prompting mass evacuations.
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Santorini Earthquake Emergency Explained: Could the Volcano Erupt?
The Greek island of Santorini has captured global attention, having been shaken by a severe series of earthquakes since last ...
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What to Know About the Earthquakes in Santorini, Greece
Thousands of locals and travelers have evacuated the Greek island of Santorini amidst a spike in seismic activity.
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Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue
ATHENS, Greece — Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region, authorities said Saturday. More than 800 tremors of magnitude 3 ...