The epicenter of shock was located between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea, where increased seismic activity has been recorded since the end of January. Down earthquakes it came on a 17 km snap, in the Cycle Islands rejoice.
Greek public broadcaster ERT announced that the earthquake had magnitude 5.3. 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.
Santorini. Magnituda earthquake 5.3. The situation is still tense
– Experts who constantly monitor this phenomenon (…), give us reasons to have a little more optimism every day – said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Micotakis on Sunday in connection with the seismic situation in the Cycladz Islands region, including on Santorini.
On Thursday, local authorities announced an extraordinary situation in the region. From February 1, the region was registered over 800 shocks About strength above 3, and the most powerful of them had a magnitude of 5.2.
Due to the uncertain seismic situation on the islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anaffi and iOS schools will remain closed At least until February 14. When the shocks began to get worse Residents and tourists began to leave the islands massively.