The Greek island of Santorini was hit by three earthquakes this morning, according to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens.
The first earthquake, measuring 4.2, was recorded at 10:55 p.m. local time last night, the second, measuring 4.5, at 1:08 a.m., while the strongest, measuring 5.1, was registered just before 10 a.m.
The epicenter of the latest earthquake was located 18 kilometers east of Fira, the capital of Santorini, and the tremors were felt in the wider Attica region, including the Greek capital, Athens.
The earthquakes are part of a continuous seismic activity that has lasted since January 26, 2025, during which more than 16,900 earthquakes stronger than one on the Richter scale have been recorded.
Due to continued seismic activity, a state of emergency has been declared on several islands in the region, including Santorini and Amorgos, which will remain in effect until March 14.
