The Greek resort island of Santorini is on high alert after more than 200 tremors were recorded over the weekend.
Authorities have warned people to avoid ports, not gather indoors and schools were closed on Monday, travel news hub Travel Mole reported.
The civil protection ministry said 200 tremors were registered but that doesn’t necessarily mean a large earthquake is imminent.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged islanders to "stay calm" after the increase in seismic activity in recent days in the popular tourist destination known for its whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches.
More than 280 earthquakes were recorded across Greek islands the University of Athens' Seismological Laboratory said.
Tremors of up to 4.9 in magnitude were recorded north-east of the island on Monday.
Ports affected included Fira Harbour where cruise ships tender offshore.
Disaster response teams are on standby.
“This does not necessarily mean that there will be a strong earthquake, it may well be that the thermal energy dissipates and we have a smaller earthquake in Santorini - but we have to take measures,” said Costas Papazachos, a professor of seismology who is advising authorities.
Santorini is itself is a volcanic island formed by a huge eruption.
“This does not necessarily mean that there will be a strong earthquake, it may well be that the thermal energy dissipates and we have a smaller earthquake in Santorini - but we have to take measures,” said Costas Papazachos, a professor of seismology who is advising authorities.
Santorini is itself is a volcanic island formed by a huge eruption.
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