Posted on 02/10/2025 11:13:37 PM PST by BenLurkin
Santorini has been hit by a powerful, shallow 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which is the strongest to strike the Greek island during recent seismic activity in the area.
The tremors were felt in Athens on Monday evening and measured a focal depth of 17km (10.6 miles).
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The tourist hotspot has been rocked by seismic activity since January and more than 12,800 quakes have been detected by the University of Athens' Seismological Laboratory.
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Landslides have occurred in many parts of Santorini due to the frequency and intensity of the tremors and experts have not ruled out a major earthquake.
Seismologists were optimistic about the intensity of the quakes starting to subside, but are now concerned they are worsening.
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No injuries have been reported as a result of the earthquakes, which have numbered in the thousands since 26 January, but more than 11,000 people have left the islands.
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Meanwhile the cruise ship Viking Star, with 893 passengers and 470 crew, docked at the port of Souda in Crete early on Monday morning.
It was due to be the first cruise ship of the season in Santorini. The ship changed its route mainly to avoid cable car overcrowding in Santorini during the seismic activity.
The previous strongest quake since the activity started was a 5.2 magnitude on Thursday. Six and above is considered severe.
Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries, but scientists are puzzled by the current "clusters" of quakes which have not been linked to a major shock.
Santorini is on what is known as the Hellenic Volcanic Arc, which is a chain of islands created by volcanoes, but the last major eruption was in the 1950s.
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Greek authorities have said the recent tremors were related to tectonic plate movements, not volcanic activity.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
Subsidence events can be fun, too (image I posted to you on another thread):
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4294521/posts?page=36#36
Although no significant ancient civilization was involved with that one, it seemed appropriate given your screen name! :-)
Most buildings in earthquake country have reinforced corners, windows and doors, so they are relatively safe from the shaking.
I’ll take my chances here, thanks!
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Yes, gorgeous. Lucky you.
My fave Greek island was Crete. The Minoan civilization was very interesting. Loved the museum there. and the ruins. Friends I went with said I looked like the queen. Hmmm, my Irish and Welsh ancestors are rethinking their origins. :}
“Get ready to rummmmmmblllllle!” ;^)
Glad you’re safe, although if it all goes wrong, I’d appreciate a call from under the rubble. I mean, c’mon, think of others. ;^)
Subsidence events have become more common as I’ve gotten older...
Hmm, maybe I should have looked at your other post first...
Wait a minute... did you move to Santorini?!?!? ;^)
Heheh - yeah... ;-)
Fascinating update, a quick YouTube video...
https://youtu.be/D17K6jKOu48?feature=shared
3D Visualization: Earthquakes around Santorini [Jan-Feb 2025]
And if you want to geek out further...
https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqexplorer/
Provides moment tensor solutions if available as well. And the info from the Santorini swarm is very interesting...
Thanks!
Sorta related update...
FWIW, given the ongoing seismic swarm in Aegean at the moment, using Souda Bay is an interesting choice...
English translation of the headline...
“Aircraft carrier “Harry Truman”: In Souda for emergency repairs after collision with merchant ship
According to information, the repairs concern damage found on the outer wall of two storage areas and a maintenance area.”
Update...
USS Truman arrives in Greece for repairs following recent collision
Update. Seismicity has declined, but looks like the Greeks aren’t putting much stock in that being good news yet. From today and my better late than never file...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1261929/santorini-escape-port-to-be-developed-minister-announces/
Update, now that the tremors have tapered off, tourism is the worry...
https://www.argophilia.com/news/santorini-tourism/241048/
Story doesn’t talk about all those new places built along/down the caldera without a permit...
Port access isn’t their only problem.
Still, I wouldn’t mind sailing past, or flying over, just to get a look at the island.
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