As the earth on the island of Santorini continues to “rumble”, with over 100 earthquakes recorded in a day, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the inhabitants of the islands affected by the tremors to remain calm.

When asked about the ongoing seismic activity in the broader Santorini region in the Aegean Sea, following yesterday’s meeting on the issue at the Maximos Mansion, the Prime Minister stated from Brussels: “We are facing an intense phenomenon – Islanders should remain calm.”

Mitsotakis informed reporters that he had requested the relevant ministry to provide a comprehensive scientific presentation of the geological data so that everyone understands the phenomenon being managed.

“We are dealing with a very intense geological phenomenon. I want to urge our island residents, first and foremost, to remain calm and follow the instructions of Civil Protection. I have also requested the relevant ministry to conduct a comprehensive scientific presentation of the geological data in the coming days so that everyone is fully informed about the phenomenon we are managing.”

While authorities have urged people to avoid gathering in large numbers near the ports, many travelers are trying to leave the island fearing more powerful earthquakes. Long queues were forming outside local travel agents with families trying to secure a ferry or plane ticket back to mainland Greece.

Meanwhile, an unintended result of the concerns was the increased ticket prices as the demand for outbound travelers from the island had spiked. Many have pointed to what they deem “unfair market practices” as fares have skyrocketed in just two days.

In the wake of the Santorini earthquakes, schools in the islands of Anafi, Ios, and Amorgos, which have also been affected by the intense seismic activity will remain closed as a precautionary measure until Friday, February 7, 2025, following a relevant decision earlier by Greek authorities on Monday.

A special committee made up of seismologists and tasked with closely monitoring the situation decided during a meeting with Climate Crisis Minister Vassilis Kikilias, and heads of the fire department and the citizen’s protection general secretariat to extend school shutdowns.

According to reports by Mega TV, approximately 2,000 people returned to Athens from Santorini on Monday.