A strong earthquake between the Greek islands in Amorgos and Santorini hit days after uncomfortable tremors, as it sent thousands of famous hot tourist point.
The earthquake size was 5.2 at 9.09 pm local time on Wednesday, in the wake of smaller tremors just minutes ago.
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It is the strongest registered in the region in recent days, which spoke at an estimated depth of 5 km.
While no significant damage was reported, the authorities do not take any chances.
More than 11,000 people have already left Santorini – 7000 by phrase and 4000 of the air – amid increasing fears of a larger earthquake.
Scientists have warned that seismic activity can lead to more powerful reflux, and may reach 6, as the region remains shaking through semi -fixed final tremors.
The multidisciplinary committee for risk management and crisis management at the National University of Athens issued a declaration in emergency situations on Wednesday, warning that “seismic in the Santorinorgos region has increased more” between 2 and 5 February.
More than 1,300 earthquakes were recorded on February 2 alone, followed by 1400 the next day.
In total, it rocked more than 6,400 tremors the region since January 26.
Scientists have noticed an anxious increase in earthquakes above 2.5, with 30 in the first hours of Wednesday alone.
The committee warned: “This activity is likely to stimulate a rupture of an important part of a major active error in the region, which leads to a major earthquake.”
In preparation for the worst, the Greek authorities have deployed rescue sets, emergency rescue crews, drones, and dirty dogs to the island.
Specialized firefighters who have been trained in natural disasters on their way, with helicopters ready.
The Coast Guard and the Armed Forces have also been filled to help the vulnerable residents who want to evacuate.
The Greek Minister of Climate and Civil Protection, Vasilis Kikileyas, reassured residents that the emergency teams were valid.
“Units of firefighters specialized in natural disasters are sent to Santorini,” he said.
But with the emptying of the island, the looting fears rose.
Police patrols were intensified, with road barriers in the capital, Fira, to prevent rest operations.
Greek Prime Minister Kiriacos Mitsotakis sought to calm the nerves at a civil protection meeting on Wednesday.
“First and foremost, the state trusts science and scientists. We have done so in other crises,” he said.
“All plans have been implemented. The forces were transferred to Santorini and other islands, so that we are ready for any possibility.”
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