Thousands have fled the Greek island of Santorini after hundreds of earthquakes shook the Aegean Sea in recent days. Schools across a number of Greek islands have been shut as a result of the tectonic activity, but a handful of tourists have enjoyed having the views to themselves.

Thousands of people are fleeing the Greek island of Santorini as increased seismic activity spurs fears of a more powerful earthquake at the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day as an unprecendented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination.

The popular Greek holiday island of Santorini is taking emergency measures in response to intense seismic activity

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.

Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on four islands. Residents have been warned to avoid indoor gatherings,

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,

Authorities have deployed emergency rescue crews to Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini as hundreds of people scrambled to leave after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake.