Editing Santorini (section)

=== 2025 earthquakes ===
{{maplink|frame=yes|frame-align=|frame-width=200|frame-height=300|from=2025 Santorini earthquake.map|frame-latitude=36.5|frame-longitude=25.6|zoom=9|text=Location of shocks of M>4 for the 2025 Santorini earthquakes ([[c:Data:2025 Santorini earthquake.map|map data]])}}Santorini experienced an [[earthquake swarm]] in early February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=The swarm of earthquakes shaking Santorini prompts Greece to declare an emergency |url=https://apnews.com/article/greece-earthquakes-volcanos-santorini-emergency-14489f90091ad6150ccffa36ca13d2a3 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Robin George |date=2025-02-08 |title=Santorini is at the center of a mystery: Why do earthquakes keep shaking the island? |url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/santorini-earthquakes-volcano-cause-greece |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=[[National Geographic]] |language=en}}</ref> Hundreds of tremors occurred in the Aegean Sea in the vicinity of the island, some measuring up to magnitude 5. They are expected to last for weeks. As a precaution, much of the population of Santorini was evacuated by sea and by air.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-04 |title=Thousands evacuate Santorini after earthquakes shake Greek island |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjde94dnj08o |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=bbc.com}}</ref>

During the weekend of 1 and 2 February, more than 200 undersea tremors were detected. The epicenters were primarily in a growing cluster between the islands of Santorini, [[Anafi]], [[Amorgos]], [[Ios]] and the uninhabited [[islet]] of [[Anydros]]. Many of the earthquakes registered magnitudes above 4.5 on the [[Moment magnitude scale]]. The strongest earthquake of the swarm occurred on 10 February, and measured {{M|w|5.3}}.<ref>{{cite anss|M 5.3–12 km ENE of Mesariá, Greece|2025|us7000pb82}}</ref> While experts determined the earthquakes were tectonic rather than volcanic in nature, the pattern and frequency of seismic activity prompted significant concern among scientists and authorities.<ref name="Rhode Island" /> Seismologist Manolis Skordylis indicated on public radio that a [[Fault (geology)|seismic fault line]] had been activated with potential to cause an earthquake exceeding magnitude 6.0. Scientists emphasized that the main seismic event might not yet have occurred.<ref name="Lovett-2006" />

Greek authorities implemented several emergency measures, which included the deployment of emergency crews and a 26-member rescue team with a rescue dog to the region.<ref name="Rhode Island" /> Schools were closed on Santorini, Anafi, Amorgos, and Ios.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Liakos |first1=Chris |last2=Stockwell |first2=Billy |date=2025-02-02 |title=Schools shut as tremors shake Greece's 'Instagram island' |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/travel/santorini-earthquake-greece-intl/index.html |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> Access to areas near cliffs was restricted due to increased risk of landslides. In Fira, several gathering points for evacuation were established.<ref name="Rhode Island" /> Access to shorelines and certain ports, including Santorini's old port, was restricted due to [[tsunami]] risk, with residents instructed to move inland.<ref name="Lovett-2006" />

Greece's [[Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection|Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection]] [[Vasilis Kikilias]] emphasized the precautionary nature of the response. [[Prime Minister of Greece]] [[Kyriakos Mitsotakis]], who spoke while in [[Brussels]], called for calm while acknowledging the intensity of the earthquake swarm. Hotels were told to drain their swimming pools to minimize potential earthquake damage to structures.<ref name="Rhode Island" /> [[Aegean Airlines]] doubled its flight frequency between [[Athens]] and Santorini for a two-day period to carry out evacuations. Ferry companies increased their service frequency in response to surging demand, resulting in long queues forming at evacuation ports.<ref name="Lovett-2006" /> Around 6,000 residents left the island by ferry beginning on 2 February, while up to 2,700 left by air from 3 to 4 February. The South Aegean Regional Fire Department was placed on general alert.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Aikman |first1=Ian |last2=Stallard |first2=Esme |date=2025-02-04 |title=Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjde94dnj08o |access-date=2025-02-04 |publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> A state of emergency was declared in Santorini by the Greek government on 6 February.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini |url=https://apnews.com/article/greece-earthquakes-volcanos-santorini-emergency-14489f90091ad6150ccffa36ca13d2a3 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref>

In Turkey, the [[Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency]] (AFAD) and the [[General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (Turkey)|Mineral Research and Exploration General Directorate]] (MTA) warned that the earthquakes could lead to volcanic activity around the [[Kolumbo]] submarine volcano off Santorini.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=Turkish agency warns that earthquakes in Aegean Sea may trigger volcanic activity |url=https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-agency-warns-that-earthquakes-in-aegean-sea-may-trigger-volcanic-activity-205492 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Hurriyet Daily News |language=en}}</ref>