The latest of hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after the strongest one so far with magnitude 5.3.

The Greek island of Santorini has been rattled by a further earthquake. The latest quake, one of hundreds to hit the volcanic island in recent weeks, is the strongest so far with a magnitude of 5.3. Medical staff staged a hospital evacuation drill as scientists said it is unclear whether the weeks of highly unusual seismic activity precede a larger quake.

Santorini has been hit by the strongest earthquake in weeks. A 5.3-magnitude quake struck in the sea area between Santorini and Amorgos in the Cyclades - the strongest of the thousands detected last week.

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit the Greek island of Santorini late Monday, officials said, the strongest yet of the thousands of tremors that have shaken the area, prompting thousands to leave. Felt as far away as Athens,