Athens (Greece), Feb 8 (LaPresse/AP) – Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed until February 14 due to ongoing earthquakes shaking the region. More than 800 tremors of magnitude 3 or higher have been recorded on the tourist islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi, and Ios since February 1, leading to the exodus of most of Santorini’s 16,000 residents and visitors.
Although seismic activity has somewhat diminished, the Athens Geodynamic Institute reported that 11 tremors of at least magnitude 4 occurred on Saturday. No significant damage or casualties have been reported since the quakes began. Experts say they cannot rule out the possibility of stronger tremors.
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