Greece declared a state of emergency due to a series of earthquakes.

A state of emergency has been declared on the islands of Santorini in Greece following a series of earthquakes. More than 10,000 residents and workers have been evacuated, and military personnel, fire service, and police have been dispatched to the island. Since February 2, over a hundred tremors have been recorded between Santorini and the island of Amorgos, the strongest of which occurred on February 5 with a magnitude of 5.2. Authorities warned of a high risk of landslides and closed schools, advising local residents to avoid ports and crowded places indoors.

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has reported that the state of emergency will last until March 3 to respond to the needs of the population and the consequences of seismic activity. Greece is one of the most seismically active countries in Europe due to its location at the junction of tectonic plates. Moreover, seismologists warn that high activity may continue for weeks or months.

Scientific research has shown that there are many faults under the seas around Santorini. In 1956, the island suffered significant damage from an earthquake and tsunami. A giant fault in the Earth's crust has also been discovered in Turkey, at the junction of the Arabian and Eurasian plates.