State of Emergency Declared on Amorgos Amid Ongoing Earthquakes

Authorities have declared a state of emergency on the Greek island of Amorgos due to a series of earthquakes affecting the southeastern Aegean Sea, following a similar declaration for Santorini. This emergency measure is intended to facilitate the rapid deployment of resources and emergency services amid rising seismic activity, with approximately 12,000 earthquakes recorded since January 26, 2025. Seismologists have noted that the epicenters of these earthquakes are shifting northward towards Amorgos, raising concerns about the potential for more significant tremors. The strongest tremor recently recorded reached a magnitude of 5.0, with experts warning of the possibility of even larger quakes. Emergency services, including fire departments and the coast guard, have been mobilized, particularly in Santorini where evacuations have taken place. The state of emergency on Amorgos is set to last at least until March 11, 2025.