10/02/2025
🚨 Santorini Declares State of Emergency After Earthquake Swarm 🚨
A series of earthquakes has rocked Santorini and surrounding islands, prompting Greek authorities to declare a state of emergency until March 1. The strongest tremor so far measured 5.1 magnitude, with thousands of smaller quakes recorded in the past 10 days.
⚠️ What You Need to Know:
🔹 Seismic activity is affecting Santorini, Ios, Amorgos, and Anafi.
🔹 Emergency teams are on the ground, and extra flights & ferries are operating to mainland Greece.
🔹 11,000+ people have already left Santorini, mostly locals and workers.
🔹 Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, urging residents and visitors to stay calm & follow official guidance.
Travellers should keep up to date via and civilprotection.gov.gr for alerts. If you're heading to Greece, check Smartraveller for updates.
✈️ Tourism Impact:
With low season in effect, most tourists have left, but emergency ferries are still evacuating those remaining. Experts warn that earthquake swarms are unpredictable, and while damage has been minimal so far, caution is advised.
Stay safe and follow official guidance if you're in the area! 💙
