While Santorini’s volcanic nature continues to shape its landscape, it has also granted the island an extraordinary history and cultural legacy
Seismologist Akis Tselentis warns that a stronger earthquake could be imminent as frightened islanders and tourists leave Santorini in droves.
A seismologist from the Hellenic Mediterranean University says Santorini's quakes are foreshocks to a stronger tremor, but rules out a 1956 Amorgos-scale disaster.
A fault just off Anydros is the source of a devastating 7.6 on the Richter scale earthquake in 1956 that nearly leveled Santorini, to the southwest
Twin tremors, 4.8 and 4.5R, were reported on Monday evening, local time, 18 to 20 kilometers south-southwest of Amorgos
At least two local experts express views pointing to a link, even as other scientists insist on tectonic shifts
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.
The committee issued a set of instructions to citizens including avoiding large gatherings and steering clear of abandoned and structurally unsafe buildings; remaining on safe national routes while moving
A series of earthquakes recorded in and around the island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea over the past few days were reported on Monday. The strongest one initially reported as 5.1 but later revised to 4.9 by the Geodynamic Institute, occurred 19 kilometers north-northwest of Anafi. A landslide was recorded at Caldera, the large, […]
Consecutive quakes rattle Santorini, reviving memories of the 1956 Amorgos disaster and raising the question—could history repeat itself?
Over the past 24 hours, hundreds of quakes struck between Santorini and Amorgos and continued overnight. Greek authorities say the island is safe and all measures are precautionary.
Santorini, Amorgos, and nearby islands have been rocked by over 200 tremors in the past two days, including a quake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale in Santorini on Sunday evening.
Greece's PM will hold an emergency meeting about the quakes near Santorini, as experts warn a stronger tremor can't be ruled out.
Scientists say the earthquakes are attributed to a submarine fault near Santorini, not volcanic activity.
Tremors come as scientists last month announced that volcanic activity has been detected in Santorini's iconic caldera; 3.9R quake recorded off Anafi island after noon, local time
Santorini experienced a drop in revenue in August amounting to €69.4 million compared to €71.1 million in August 2022
The incident occurred on Santorini over the weekend and has animal rights activists and the public fuming over the continued lack of protection measures for donkeys on the island.
Beyond the traditional 'stars' of Greek tourism, such as Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini, other Greek islands' occupancy rates near 100%, like Naxos, Ios, Samos, Skopelos, Lipsi, Andros and Astypalia. Surprisingly, destinations accessible by car underperformed.
Two passengers injured while disembarking from vessel at the island's port
In Greece's case, a notable hike in cruise ship arrivals at ports of specific isles along with the main hub of Piraeus is viewed as the most urgent issue