On This Day in 1956 Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Santorini

On This Day in 1956 Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Santorini

The ruins of Santorini after the deadly earthquake. Public Domain On this day in 1956, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Santorini and other Aegean islands, the largest to ever be recorded in Europe in the 20th century. It was followed by a tsunami 25 meters high. At least 53 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. 35 percent of the houses collapsed and 45 percent suffered major or minor damage. Almost all public buildings were completel…