Earthquakes in the Cyclades: Closed schools in Santorini, Anafi, Ios and Amorgos

Due to intense seismic activity it was decided to remain closed except for its schools and schools of Anafi, Amorgos and Ios. Since the morning dozens have occurred in the area between Santorini and Amorgos. It is noted that a new meeting was held under the Chairman of the OASP, Professor Euthymio Lekka, the two Committees (the Standing Scientific Committee for the Assessment of Earthquake Risk and Reduction of Seismic Risk and the Standing Scientific Monitoring Committee for the Hellenic Volcanic Bow of the OASP). The meeting took place at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, in the presence of Minister Vasilis Kikilia, Deputy Minister Evangelos Tournas, Secretary-General for Civil Protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, as well as representatives of the Fire Corps leadership. After thorough examination of all data so far, it was unanimously stated by all members of the Committees that: – Earthquake activity within the caldera remains in remission. ADVERSE – The seismic sequence is still increased in the last 48 hours with more than 200 earthquakes in the area of Andros, between Thera and Amorgos (a maximum magnitude earthquake in 4.5). – The current seismic activity in the area of the island of Andros is due to underwater faults with a BA-ND address and is not related to volcanic activity. – The Committees propose the following preventive measures: a. The schools remain closed on Monday 03/02/2025 in Thera, Anafi, Ios and Amorgos. b. Citizens should: – Avoid large meetings within buildings. – Avoid approach to abandoned buildings. – Avoid access and stay in the ports of Ammoudi, Armeni, Korfu and Old Port Fira. – To proceed with the removal of dangerous elements of non-structural vulnerability in their buildings and the emptying of water in the swimming pools (pools). – Choose safe routes when moving through the urban fabric and the provincial road network, especially where there are strong morphological gradients and there are likely to be landslide phenomena. – There should be immediate removal from coastal areas in case of strong seismic vibration. The Committees will meet again tomorrow at noon (03/02).