Authorities have evacuated 566 people from the Samaria Gorge in Crete following earthquakes that struck the nearby island of Gavdos. The earthquakes registered magnitudes of 5.3 and 4.6 on the Richter scale, prompting the precautionary measure to ensure visitor safety. The evacuation operation is ongoing, with personnel working to clear the gorge. As of now, there have been no reports of landslides within the Samaria Gorge area related to the seismic activity. Officials are monitoring the situation closely for any potential aftershocks or geological instability. The gorge remains closed to visitors until a full safety assessment can be completed.