Santorini Earthquakes March 2025 Update: Residents Return, Cruise Ships Still Banned

Santorini residents are beginning to return to the Greek island after a weeks-long earthquake swarm, but the Greek Maritime Ministry’s temporary ban on cruise ship calls remains active.

Over the last month, thousands of earthquakes have been shaking Santorini and the Cyclades. Greece declared a state of emergency for the area, and thousands of residents evacuated the island.

Since Jan. 26, there have been more than 20,000 tremors, which have caused minor damage.

AP is reporting a decline in Santorini’s seismic activity, resulting in “several thousand” people returning to their homes.

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