Mitsotakis's remarks come as many people in Santorini spent Sunday night outdoors, amid fears of potential damage to buildings during the quakes. Some focal points of the tremors have been recorded at a depth of just 2km (1.2miles) below the surface.

In Fira, Santorini’s main town, local authorities have set up gathering points for residents though no evacuation orders are in place right now. However, it’s been agreed by seismologists that these quakes could be an indicator of an impending seismic event.

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and sent instructions to residents including a request to

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.

The Greek island of Santorini is being rattled by dozens of tremors, prompting authorities to close schools and airlines to announce additional flights on Monday to help people leave the popular tourist destination.

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

Emergency crews deployed to the popular tourist destination as Greece's Prime Minister urges people to "remain calm". | ITV National News

More than 200 tremors have been registered since Friday between the Greek volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos.

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,

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.