The Greek government declared an emergency on Thursday after a string of earthquakes near Santorini urged people to flee popular tourist destinations.
According to a report from Reuters, the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection said an emergency will be in place until March 3 to ensure that it can respond to population needs and the outcome of seismic activity.
The 5.3 magniture earthquake struck the area Tuesday, recorded less than 10 miles east of the island after another temptation measured at a magnitude of 4.7, according to the US Geological Survey.
According to the USGS, the latest earthquake took place just after 3pm local time. Data provided by USGS showed that the most recent earthquake was 6.2 miles deep.
After several other earthquakes were recorded northeast of the island this week, multiple reports show that no injuries were reported immediately, but hundreds of people fled the island as a safety precaution.
Authorities warned on Wednesday that there was a high risk of landslides on some of the island, advised residents to close schools, dispatch rescuers and avoid ports and indoor gatherings.
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Reuters said on Tuesday that “every minute by minute by minute by minute by minute by sea” between the Santorini and the Volcanic Islands of Amorgos and the Volcanic Islands of Amorgos, and that authorities closed Santorini schools, and Anafi urged nearby islands to be closed, including the
In addition to Quake on Tuesday, measured at magnitude 4.7 just before Quake at 3pm, online USGS data listed other earthquakes that have occurred in the area since Monday.
The magnitude of these earthquakes ranges from 4.0 to 5.3.
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“I’m afraid so I’m going to leave.”
Photos taken on the island show people boarding ferries to Piraeus side by side during the increasing seismic activity in the area. People fled Santorini by plane on Tuesday, reaching safely in other cities, including Athens, according to Reuters.
“We’re leaving because we have to leave for our children because we have constant earthquakes and we have to leave for our children, so we’re leaving,” said Beni O’Clara, 38, who works on the island. I’m going to do it,” he told Reuters.
Others have decided to wait, Reuters reported. “We’re staying here. Why should we leave? If that happens,” said Eftichis Diamantopouulos, 63-year-old tourist boat captain.
Contribution: Reuters
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