Earthquakes in Santorini: The unspoiled port – New earthquake 4.9 in the morning

In every way the residents try to leave its island, which in the last 24 hours has been shaken by barrages with sizes that are dangerously close to 5 Richters. At the port of the city of Santorini at dawn the inexhaustible was prevailing, as many families waited to board the ship for Piraeus. At the same time, new strong earthquakes occurred during the night off Santorini. At least 4 earthquakes, after 12 midnight exceeded 4 Richter with the strongest still reaching 4.9 Richter. CORVERSE The earthquakes occurred in the sea area about 20 km south-southwest of Amorgos, according to data released by the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The Organization for Anti-Seismic Design & Protection (OASP) estimated on Monday that intense seismicity in the region in recent days may continue for several “days”, if not “weeks”. The president of OASP Euthymios Lekkas pointed out that the specificity of current seismic activity is that no vibration that could be described as the main one has been observed to this stage. Concern is evident between the inhabitants and the authorities, as so far the phenomenon does not seem to be defusing. CORVERSE According to the latest figures over 9,000 people (residents and tourists) have left the island, while at dawn the image from the port of Zakynthos was impressive, as dozens of families were preparing to board the ship of the line. Image at dawn from ERT: Similar setting and late evening: KOSTAS JOUMAS/ EUROKINISSI KOSTAS JOUMAS/ EUROKINISSI It is noted that exceptional flights are scheduled for today by both Aegean and Sky Express. At the same time, it was decided to stay closed until Friday (07/02/25).