Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Aegean Sea near Santorini
Santorini is the largest in a ring of islands ripped apart in one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. (Photo via NASA)
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea near Santorini on Tuesday morning, according to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
The earthquake was recorded at 7:46 a.m., with its epicenter in the Aegean Sea.
It was reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers (4.35 miles). After magnitude 5.0 earthquake at 7:46 am, another tremor with magnitude 4.7 took place at 9:07 am.
Seismologists have been closely monitoring the area because of a sharp increase in earthquake frequency over recent weeks.
Experts predict that the seismic activity in the region could last months. Professor of Seismology Kostas Papazachos says, “This is a reality we cannot ignore. The sequences include fluctuations in intensity, making it difficult to predict the next phase.”
Details to follow…
