State of emergency declared on Amorgos due to earthquakes

A state of emergency has been declared on Amorgos, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, due to ongoing seismic activity that has also impacted nearby Santorini. Since January 26, over 14,000 earthquakes have been recorded in the region, with significant tremors, including several around magnitude five, raising concerns for residents and tourists alike. Thousands have evacuated Santorini, prompting a rapid deployment of emergency services and government aid in response to the unusual seismic swarm. The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advisories for British holidaymakers, warning of continued seismic activity in the Cycladic islands. While the earthquakes have caused no injuries or major damage, scientists note that the intensity and duration of the tremors are unprecedented in the area since record-keeping began in 1964. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reassured the public that the volcanic activity is not unusual and does not pose immediate danger.