Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54pm on 11 Feb 2025,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Santorini, Greece, marking the strongest tremor in weeks of seismic activity. The quake, felt as far as Athens, follows over 12,800 tremors recorded since January. Landslides have occurred, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported. Schools remain closed, and 11,000 residents have evacuated. Experts warn of a possible major earthquake. A state of emergency will continue until March 3. Rescue teams and engineers are assessing the situation. Scientists attribute the tremors to tectonic movements, ruling out volcanic activity.
