Intense seismic activity continues in, around Greek Island of Santorini

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) – Intense seismic activity continues in and around the famous Greek island of Santorini in the southern Aegean Sea.

According to the Geodynamic Institute, over 100 tremors were recorded in the area since midnight, with the largest being 4.9 on the Richter scale, reported public broadcaster ERT.

Citing experts, the broadcaster said the tremors are not correlated with the volcanic activity experienced in the island since last week, adding the tremors can continue for a week.

Speaking to the broadcaster, Eftihimos Lekkas, one of the country’s prominent experts, said though stronger tremors are likely, he doesn’t forecast something bigger than 6 on the Richter scale.

Commenting on the matter, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: “I want to ask our islanders first and foremost to remain calm, to listen to the instructions of the Civil Protection (authority).”