Others Three magnitude SISMI between 4.7 and 4.9 they hit the islands Cicladinear Santorini (without injuries or damage fortunately) and Greece, in the light of a situation that has lasted for many days now, said the state of emergency. Over 11,000 scared people, between tourists and residents, have already fled the area. But what is happening?
The earthquake and the state of emergency
As theNational Institute of Astrophysics and Volcanology (INAF), a few hours ago others Three SISMI they were recorded near the Greek island of Santorini, in the Cicladi archipelago, with magnitude between 4.7 and 4.9.
The situation seems worrying, even if only by seeing how many Medium-high magnitude SISMI They only occurred between February 3 and today 8 February (about 15, out of 200 total shocks), which, according to the BBC, pushed over 11 thousand people between residents and tourists to leave the area.
Following the shock of 5.2 on Wednesday 5 it was declared the state of emergencyeven if, fortunately, so far there have been no victims or serious material damage.
What is happening (and what could happen)
Καλημερα σασδυστυχώς η σεισμική δραστηριότητα δεν αποκλιμακωνεται αλλά αντίθετα εντείνει τους ρυθμοserosti της. Μόνο μέσα …
Posted by Akis Tselentis on Tuesday, Febary 4, 2025
According to experts, yes it is reactivated the great fault of Amorgosresponsible for a devastating earthquake that hit the area on 9 July 1956with an epicenter at about 5km est/north-east from the island of Santorini and magnitude of 7.8, and which caused one Tsunami that hit the coasts of the Aegean Sea.
Unfortunately, the main earthquake does not occur longer, the greater its magnitude expected explains on his Facebook page Akis Tselentis, professor of seismology at the National and Kapadistrian University of Athens
But there is more, because they are afraid connections with volcanic activities.
Now both volcanoes (Santorini and Kolumbo) are active and there is certainly one bidirectional relationship with seismicity
In addition, an intensification of the phenomenon could lead to an underwater explosion capable of generating a small tsunami. The Observatory of Kandilli in Türkiye has already reported the Possibility of waves up to 7 meters high In case of shocks higher than Grade 6 of the Richter scale.
At the moment (and not even particular material damage), but the attention remains high.
Sources: Ingv / Greece Civil Protection / Akis Tselentis / Facebook / CNN / BBC
