On Greece’s iconic Santorini island, hotel owner Yiannis Constantinou is preparing for tourists who may never arrive. A wave of earthquakes—tens of thousands of minor tremors—has put the island’s tourism sector on hold.
Athens, February 17, 2025 – A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the sea between the Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini on Monday morning, according to the Geodynamics Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.
Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini as the island faces ongoing earthquakes, with tremors reaching up to 5.3 in magnitude. In response, the government has introduced temporary measures to protect workers and businesses, including compensation and job retention initiatives.
Two years after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated southeastern Türkiye, killing over 55,000 people, rebuilding efforts remain incomplete, with hundreds of thousands still living in temporary housing.
Santorini shaken by ongoing tremors for six days, prompting thousands of tourists to evacuate. Authorities implement safety measures as seismic activity continues, raising fears of a major earthquake.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s North Maluku early Tuesday, with no tsunami warning issued, Xinhua reports.
Hundreds of Santorini residents boarded a ferry to Athens early on Tuesday, February 4, after the island was shaken by earthquakes for the fourth consecutive day.
Greek authorities are urging school closures and safety measures on Santorini following a series of earthquakes over the weekend. With tremors continuing in the area, officials have advised people to avoid certain ports and crowded indoor spaces.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, with its epicenter located northeast of Tainan. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
At least four people sustained injuries and were hospitalised following overnight seismic activity near Tainan, southern Taiwan.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines at 10:42 UTC, with its epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received as authorities continue to assess the situation.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, southern Japan, prompting tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A 20-centimetre tsunami reached Miyazaki city, but no issues were reported at nearby nuclear power plants. Links to the Nankai Trough are under investigation.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse region, killing over 120, injuring hundreds, and leaving thousands displaced as rescue efforts continue in freezing temperatures.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Himalayan foothills, killing at least 100 and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Tremors reached as far as Kathmandu and Thimphu.
Residents in Vanuatu have resorted to living in tents after a deadly earthquake has caused damage to their houses. Access to the country's capital, Port Vila, has been restricted as search and rescue teams look for survivors in the rubble.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, has left 14 dead and hundreds injured. With over 116,000 people affected, rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities fear the death toll will continue to rise.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital, on Tuesday, causing significant damage and killing at least one person. Emergency efforts are underway as buildings collapse, roads are blocked, and communications are disrupted.
The European Union has pledged €200 million to assist Morocco with post-earthquake reconstruction, bringing total aid to €1 billion. Despite this support, relations between Morocco and the EU are strained due to a legal dispute over Western Sahara and trade agreements.
An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the Dashtestan district of Bushehr Province in southern Iran at 8:30 a.m. local time today, according to the National Seismology Center of the Institute of Geophysics at Tehran University.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Turkish Malatya province, damaging buildings but causing no casualties. The tremor was also felt in Syria. Authorities are inspecting affected areas, with nearly 190 people treated for injuries in local hospitals.
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