In the region of the Cycladz Islands on Monday evening there was an earthquake of magnitude 5.3 – said Greek public broadcaster ERT. The shock was also felt in Athens. This is the strongest earthquake registered on the cyclads from the end of January.
The epicenter of the shock was located between the Santorini and Amorgos Islands in the Aegean Sea, where increased seismic activity has been recorded for several weeks. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 17 km. According to some sources, the shock had a magnitude of 5.2.
There are no reports of victims or damage.
Greek seismologist Gerasimos Papadopulos said that the recorded shock “closed a small gap of optimism.” Earlier, authorities and experts expressed “cautious optimism” regarding the seismic situation in the region.
Situation on Santorini
On the popular Santorini and several nearby islands among tourists, over 800 underground shocks with a magnitude have been registered since the beginning of the month.
As reported by TVN24 reporter Dominika Ziółkowska from island, seismic shocks are short -lived but noticeable. Many shops and restaurants remain closed, and local entrepreneurs are afraid that seismic movements will discourage tourists from visiting the island.
Dominika Ziółkowska at SantoriniTvn24
Empty streets to SantoriniPAP/EPA/ORESTIS Panagiotou
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