300 tremors of earthquakes, people who came in breath, fear of bursting volcanic

Last update:03 February, 2025, 21:25 IST

Earthquake News Today: Although small earthquakes are often felt in Greece, but since Friday, 300 earthquake tremors have scared people. Some of these earthquakes intensity and 5 on the Richter scale …Read more

All schools have been closed due to the rapid tremors of the earthquake in Santorin Island of Greece.

A slight shock of the earthquake increases our heartbeat. People panic and come out of their homes and offices. Then think what happens if there is an earthquake 300 times somewhere. That too is not a minor earthquake, the intensity of some of them has been measured up to 5 on the Richter scale.

Yes… We are talking about Santorini Island, the famous tourist destination of Greece located in the Aegean Sea, where all schools were closed on Monday after a strong earthquake and football grounds to provide safe hideouts to the people. I had to install tents.

More than 300 earthquake tremors, intensity up to 5
According to scientists at Greece’s National Observatory of Athens, more than 300 earthquake tremors have been felt in other areas including Santorini and nearby Amorgos Island since Friday. The intensity of some of these was recorded up to 5 on the Richter scale.

The first time since 2012 is such a fast activity
Although the Greece falls in the earthquake-prone area and small earthquakes are felt daily, the region has recorded such a fast earthquake for the first time since 2012. According to scientists, shocks were felt for months even at that time, but there was no serious damage.

There is no risk of volcanic explosion
Santorini is part of the helicnic volice arch. A large volcanic eruption here 3,600 years ago gave birth to a devastating tsunami, affecting the island of Crete. However, no major volcanic disaster was recorded in this region in modern times.

The Greece’s Earthquake Planning and Conservation Organization Chairman Fethimios Lakekas confirmed that the current earthquakes are not related to volcanic activities, but the movement of tectonic plates.

Advice to be cautious, no need to panic
In 1956, the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Santorini killed 50 people and caused huge destruction. However, experts say that this time there is no possibility of more shocks from 6.0 magnitude, but seismic activity may continue for the next few weeks.

The government has advised the local people and tourists to escape from the crowd and stay away from the rocky areas of the island. Many people decided to leave the island, while others stay with vigilance.

Local shopkeeper George Halaris told the Xinhua News Agency:

‘We do not have many foreign tourists at this time. Those who are not addicted to earthquakes can panic, but the locals are calm. We are cautious, but not nervous.

About 20,000 people live on this very beautiful island, while every year the island attracts more than 3 million tourists. Precautionary steps have been taken due to the earthquake and scientists are constantly monitoring the situation.