Tremors hitting Santorini reach new strength
Santorini has been hit by a powerful, shallow 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which is the strongest to strike the Greek island during recent seismic activity in the area. The tremors were felt in Athens on Monday evening and measured a focal depth of 17km (10.6 miles).
Strongest quake yet hits Greece’s Santorini island
ATHENS : An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit the Greek island of Santorini late yesterday, officials said, the strongest yet of the thousands of tremors that have shaken the area, prompting thousands to leave. Felt as far away as Athens, the undersea quake caused neither damage nor injuries.
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The earthquake happened at 22.16pm and had an epicentre 14km southwest of Arkesini, in the sea between Santorini and Amorgos, Greek newspaper Kathimerini reports.
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