More than 400 earthquakes occurred in the Aegean Sea in the last week. Starting from 28 January, seismic activity intensified especially around the islands of Santorini and Amorgos. The earthquakes were recorded with a magnitude of 1.3 to 4.8, causing great concern among the people living in the region.
More than 400 earthquakes in the Aegean
Greek authorities declared a state of emergency by cancelling schools on some islands. On four islands, including Santorini and Amorgos, warnings were issued for the public to stay away from the sea coasts and avoid crowded events. The Greek government held an emergency meeting under the leadership of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss the measures to be taken against a possible major earthquake.
Seismic activity was also felt on the coasts of Turkey. The earthquakes, which occurred 140 kilometres away from Bodrum, were noticed by citizens living in Muğla and Aydın. Experts assessed whether the activity in the region would cause a major earthquake, and warned that an earthquake over 7 could cause a tsunami and have devastating effects on the Turkish coast.
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Earthquake expert Prof. Dr. Naci Görür reminded that the Cyprus fault line has produced 8-magnitude earthquakes in the past and stated that local governments should be on alert. Stating that there is a tsunami risk on the Aegean coasts, Görür said, ‘If there is an earthquake above 7, it can cause serious damage to the coastal regions.’
It is reported that people in Greece started to leave the islands in panic. The UK warned its citizens not to travel to the Greek islands. In addition, the Columbo underwater volcano near Santorini increases concerns in the region. Scientists state that the seismic activity in the region is of tectonic origin, but volcanic activities are also being monitored.
Authorities are urging citizens to stay away from coastal areas and not to approach abandoned buildings. Will this seismic activity in the Aegean decrease or will there be a bigger earthquake? Developments in the coming days will reveal the risk in the region more clearly.
