The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel advice regarding the Greek islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and Ios following earthquake activity in the region this week.
An undersea earthquake, with a 6.1 magnitude, struck close to Crete on Thursday morning and was felt throughout the region. It followed on from a 5.9 magnitude quake nearby earlier this month.
Santorini also suffered seismic activity earlier this year.
Travel Alert
Santorini (Thira), Amorgos, Anafi and los
Following seismic activity in this part of Greece, the authorities have put in place a series of safety measures on Santorini until November, including at the Old Port of Fira, the eastern part of the settlement of Armeni Oia and the Ammoudi Settlement.
Please follow the advice and instruction of local authorities if you are in this region.
Information and instructions on staying safe during an earthquake are available on the website of the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. Maps detailing nearby evacuation points are available at mySafetyPlan. If you are in immediate need of assistance, please call 112.
