‘Seismic activity in Santorini He continues at a very intense pace, ”he said on his radio SKAI The Professor of Seismology and Natural Disasters Efthymios Lekkasspeaking to Mars Portosalte.

He noted that the competent bodies are prepared for all scenarios, even the extreme that speaks of an earthquake of 6 Richter.

“The extreme scenario has a very low chance and may cause damage to old houses and possibly landslides in the Caldera area,” Mr Lekkas said, informing that the scientists’ committees will meet on Saturday morning to Government the measures that will apply from next week.

“There are 3 scenarios right now. One is to stay in these sizes for a few days or weeks. The second is to go to a larger earthquake of about 5.5 Richter, which will expand the situation and cause no problem on the island. The third and extreme scenario is to have an earthquake close to 6 Richter. There may be damage to old houses and possibly landslides in the Caldera area. “