What a major new update on Santorini’s earthquakes means for the tourist season - Scientists have noticed a clear pattern in the shakes rocking the Greek island

Israeli geo-archeologist had studied ancient seismic activity of Santorini for decades, then happened to be on the island as the ground began shaking.

Back then, flights and ferries were cancelled and tourists had to stay away from Santorini, the jewel in Greece’s tourism crown. But at least the islanders remained. Now, after three weeks of the outcrop in the Aegean being rattled by more than 20,000 earthquakes, even islanders have packed up and left.

The Greek island of Santorini was struck by the latest in a string of earthquakes Tuesday, this time a 4.8 temblor. The government said it will backstop the island destination's tourist industry.

Greece on Tuesday announced temporary measures to support workers on its popular tourism island of Santorini as earthquakes rattled the island for a second week.

New research into the legend of Atlantis strengthens the theory that Plato's mysterious island was really Santorini.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Sun rays illuminate the volcanic islet of Nea Kameni, part of the earthquake-struck island of Santorini ...

February marks the unofficial start of the tourist season in the Greek island of Santorini - when the first cruise ships are due to arrive and the Easter holidays approach. But with thousands of ...