Santorini evacuates thousands: 300 tremors shake the Greek island with 4.7 being the largest

Evacuation of Santorini-REUTERS

Important Takeaways:

  • Some 6,000 people have left the island by ferry since Sunday, according to local media, with emergency flights scheduled to leave on Tuesday.
  • More than 300 earthquakes have been recorded in the past 48 hours near the island – and some experts say tremors may continue for weeks. Authorities have closed schools for the entire week and warned against large indoor gatherings, but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged calm.
  • Santorini is a popular tourist destination known for its whitewashed buildings, but most of those leaving are locals, as February is outside the peak tourist season.
  • Several tremors, measuring up to magnitude 4.7, were recorded north-east of Santorini early on Tuesday.
  • Though no major damage has been reported so far, emergency measures are being taken as a precaution.

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