Santorini has been placed under a state of emergency following a series of intense earthquakes, including a significant tremor measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale. The island, a popular tourist destination, has experienced over 1,440 earthquakes since the beginning of the month, causing widespread panic and leading thousands of tourists to evacuate. Greek authorities are on high alert, with the National Security Council preparing for the possibility of a tsunami. Residents and tourists alike are feeling the strain of the ongoing seismic activity, as empty streets reflect a growing sense of fear. Experts warn that while the current earthquake swarm is alarming, it likely will not trigger volcanic activity. Schools have been closed, and emergency crews have been deployed to assess the situation on the island.