Greek Authority Extends School Closure In Aegean Sea Area Due To Earthquake

Tourists and local residents flocked to leave Santorini Island in the Aegean Sea, Greece, which was hit by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on February 3, 2025. (USA Today)

JAKARTA - Greek authorities on Saturday (8/2) extended school closures on four islands over the week following seismic activity that recently occurred in the region, according to public broadcaster ERT.

A committee of officials and experts decided to extend the shutdown on the islands of Santorini, Ios, Anafi, and Amorgos as a precautionary measure.

Schools on the island were originally closed on February 3 due to seismic activity.

Authorities have canceled all public events and advised residents to avoid gathering in closed spaces as a precaution against potential major earthquakes.

Search and rescue teams, drones and generators have been deployed to affected areas to increase disaster emergency preparedness.