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.

Thousands of locals and travelers have evacuated the Greek island of Santorini amidst a spike in seismic activity.