Repeated earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Scientists say the quakes aren't related to a slight increase in volcanic activity that has also been registered recently.

Thousands of residents have fled the picturesque island of Santorini as relentless earthquakes continue to shake the renowned Greek tourist hotspot. Reports said hundreds were seen at the island’s port Tuesday morning,

The strongest earthquake recorded was magnitude 4.6 at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, at a depth of 14 kilometers (9 miles), the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.

Hundreds of earthquakes that have rattled the Greek islands since last week have prompted the evacuation of thousands from the tourist hotspot of Santorini.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged people on the island of Santorini to "stay calm" after an increase in seismic activity. His remarks come as schools were told to close on Monday and authorities advised against large gatherings in enclosed spaces across the island,

Thousands of people fled the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as more earthquakes shook the top travel destination.Some 7,000 people have left the island, known for its spectacular cliffside views and dormant volcano,

The hundreds of minor and moderate tremors to shake Santorini over the past 12 days have prompted more than a third of the island's 16,000 residents to leave for the mainland out of fear a major earthquake could soon strike,