How long will the state of emergency last? It’s very difficult to predict how long the earthquakes will last and, as a result, when the state of emergency will come to an end. But authorities have said activity could go on for weeks.

The Greek island has a long history of earthquakes, but what is causing the recent series of quakes has scientists perplexed.

An accumulation of weak to moderate earthquakes has been recorded around the Greek island of Santorini since 24 January. The seismic activity is concentrated in the area between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos,