Tag: Earthquakes

Greece Declares State of Emergency on Anafi Island
Between January 26 and February 8, over 12,800 tremors have occurred in Santorini, Amorgos, and Anafi. On Friday, the Greek government declared a state of emergency on the small island of Anafi, in the Cyclades archipelago, due to earthquakes of up to magnitude 5.3 that have been shaking this area of the Aegean Sea for […]
February 14, 2025

Greece to Support Business on Santorini Amid Ongoing Quake Swarm
Over 11,000 residents and tourists left Santorini within the first 10 days of the tremors. On Tuesday, the Greek government introduced an initial set of measures to support businesses on Santorini, which has been experiencing hundreds of earthquakes for a third consecutive week. RELATED: Greece Introduces Measures to Safeguard Minors Online The emergency measures allow […]
February 12, 2025

Death Toll Rises to 55 from Strong Earthquakes in Japan
The death toll in Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan rose to 55 on Tuesday night after a series of strong earthquakes shook the area. RELATED: Two Plane Crash in Tokyo Leaves Five Dead In its latest update, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said an earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude on the Richter scale struck the Noto […]