After a few days of trembling the country, an earthquake struck Greece.
The strong earthquake measured a magnitude of 5.2 and was recorded between Amorgos and Santorini.
It occurred after two small tremors and was recorded at 9:09 PM local time (7:09 PM). It is believed to have occurred at a depth of 5km.
More than 11,000 people have already left Santorini after recent seismic activity. The BBC reports that around 7,000 people have departed by ferry and 4,000 remain in the air.
Santorini schools — and neighboring islands such as Anaphy, Paros, Naxos and Mykonos are expected to remain closed until Friday.
A unit of firefighters specializing in natural disasters is dispatched to the Santorini and the Dog and Mobile Operations Center team.
Greece's Minister of Climate and Civil Protection is on standby in case helicopters are needed, Vasilis Kikirias said.
It's currently the island's low season. This means that local residents and workers make up the majority of evacuees rather than tourists.
That comes after the British issued a travel warning from the Foreign Office earlier this month.
The government said: “The Greek Ministry of Civil Protection has issued advice to Santorini (Thira), Anafi, iOS and Amorgos following the increase in seismic activity in the region.
“People are encouraged to attend large indoor gatherings and not avoid old or abandoned buildings.”
“The Greek ministry avoids people in the area of Fira, Amdi, Almeni, Colphos, old port (Pareos Rimenas), and select safe routes, especially in areas where the risk of landslide is particularly high. I'm giving advice to.
“If the tremors are strong, people need to leave the coastal area immediately.
“If you are in the area you are influenced, you should follow the local government's advice.”
Greek officials issued guidance on how to prepare for the earthquake and what to do in the case of a single attack.
This can be seen through the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection.
