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Authorities have declared a state of emergency on a second Greek island as earthquakes continue to affect the southeastern Aegean Sea region. The emergency was declared on Amorgos, following a similar decision for Santorini on February 7, after a series of unusual tremors were detected in an undersea area near both islands, as well as Ios and Anafi, all popular tourist destinations.<\/p>\n
Initially, scientists were hopeful that the seismic activity was subsiding, but the emergence of several earthquakes around magnitude 5 has heightened concerns. Seismologists have observed that the epicenters of these earthquakes are steadily moving northward towards Amorgos.<\/p>\n
The emergency declaration aims to ensure the swift deployment of resources and emergency services in the area. The region has already witnessed a significant mobilization of fire departments, police, coast guard, and armed forces, especially on Santorini, where many residents and seasonal workers have evacuated the island.<\/p>\n
Since January 26, approximately 12,000 earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 1 have been recorded, according to the University of Athens\u2019 crisis management committee. While Greece is located in a seismically active region and experiences frequent earthquakes, this prolonged and intense series of tremors is highly unusual for any part of the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n