Earthquake warning for Santorini closes schools as holiday island is rocked by series of small quakes

Earthquake warning for Santorini closes schools as holiday island is rocked by series of small quakes

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Earthquake warning for Santorini closes schools as holiday island is rocked by series of small quakes
Author: James Halpin
Published: Feb, 02 2025 12:00

AN EARTHQUAKE warning has been issued for Santorini with schools closed on the holiday island. The Greek paradise has been rocked by a series of small quakes leading authorities to take precautionary measures. They have shut schools and advised people on the island to avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces. A series of tremors up to a 4.3 magnitude were registered on Friday and Saturday in the area between the volcanic island of Santorini and Amorgos.

 [Oia town, Santorini, Greece: whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean Sea.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Oia town, Santorini, Greece: whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean Sea.]

On Sunday morning, earthquakes measuring between 2.8 and 4.5 hit the area but did not cause any damage. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.

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