Locals who stayed behind pray for relief amid Santorini’s ongoing tremors

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Since early February 2025, the Cyclades islands, particularly Santorini, have been experiencing continuous seismic activity. Over 800 tremors with magnitudes of 3.0 or higher have been recorded since February 1, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of 5.0

In response to the persistent earthquakes, residents who are yet to flee from Santorini held a religious procession on Sunday, February 9 to pray for the seismic activity to stop.

Holding banners, Greek flags, and sacred relics – including those of Saint Haralambos, honoured by the Greek Orthodox Church on February 10, the icon of Panagia Prousiotissa, and the skull of Saint Prosdokimos – the faithful from the village of Emporeio in southern Santorini processed through the streets, praying for divine protection and peace for their land.

Frequent earthquakes continue to shake Santorini prompting school closures
Thousands have fled from the island. Photo: AP Photo / Petros Giannakouris.

The procession, deeply rooted in the island’s religious traditions, reflected both devotion and anxiety as tremors persisted.

The frequent earthquakes has seen authorities implement precautionary measures on Santorini, including traffic restrictions and the closure of schools, to ensure public safety.

Seismologists are closely monitoring the situation, with some experts suggesting that the likelihood of a major earthquake is diminishing, while others caution that the risk remains.

The ongoing seismic activity has led to more than 16,000 residents and tourists leaving Santorini, resulting in a “ghost town” atmosphere.

Source: Ekathimerini

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