Santorini island is experiencing a series of rolling earthquakes, with the largest reaching magnitude 5.1. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advised residents to stay calm as experts monitor the geological activity. A significant number of locals and tourists are fleeing the island due to fears of a potential larger earthquake. Although multiple quakes have been recorded, experts assert that they are tectonic and not indicating volcanic activity. The situation remains dynamic, and while the immediate risk appears managed, authorities continue to watch for any changes.
The current earthquake sequence in Santorini shows increased activity and shifts in epicentres, indicating a heightened risk, despite not being linked to volcanic activity.
Prime Minister Mitsotakis urged calm amid the rolling earthquakes, emphasizing that the situation is being closely monitored by authorities as locals evacuate.
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