Santorini and other Greek islets nearby have been rocked by a series of tremors that have led many to flee the area, fearful that a larger earthquake may be looming. People have been told to stay away from the coast and harbours amid the risk of tsunamis in the event of a major quake.

Aegean Airlines has put on more flights to help tourists leave the island, as people are advised to avoid popular port towns

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has appealed for calm after a wave of seismic tremors hit the tourist island of Santorini, prompting mass departures.

Schools have been shut and public gatherings are being discouraged on the Greek island of Santorini as local authorities put the popular tourist spot on high alert for a big earthquake, following scores of small temblors over the last two days.

Schools on the Greek island of Santorini have been told to close on Monday in response to an increase in seismic activity in recent days. Authorities have also advised against "large gatherings in enclosed spaces" across the island - a popular tourist destination known for its whitewashed buildings and blue domed churches.