Thousands of people evacuated Santorini after a series of earthquakes in recent days hit the picturesque Greek island with fears of additional tremors.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appealed for calm as 200 earthquakes have left the residents of Santorini island, and its neighbours in the Aegean Sea, rattled, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.

Santorini, famed for its scenic beauty, faces frequent minor earthquakes. Authorities confirm safety, urging calm amid natural geological processes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appealed for calm Monday after a wave of seismic tremors hit the tourist island of Santorini, prompting concern among locals and hundreds of departures. Known for its spectacular cliffside views and a dormant volcano,

The increase in seismic activity around the tourist island of Santorini is causing concern among officials, who have ordered schools to shut across the island and warned locals to drain their pools

More Greek islands closed schools Tuesday as hundreds of earthquakes ratted the Aegean Sea, while a handful of hardy tourists enjoyed having Santorini’s stunning views to themselves

Santorini, the popular Greek holiday island, is taking emergency measures in response to intense seismic activity

Thousands of residents are fleeing the Greek island of Santorini amid a wave of seismic activity. Some 6,000 people have left the island by ferry since Sunday, according to local media, with emergency flights scheduled to leave on Tuesday.