Thousands evacuate Santorini after earthquakes shake Greek island

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.

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According to officials, more than 11,000 people have left Santorini, with around 7,000 departing by ferry and 4,000 people leaving by air.

Hundreds of earthquakes have rocked the island, the strongest of which was a magnitude five tremor on Tuesday.

Major damage has not been reported on the island so far, however officials are taking some precautionary measures.

While authorities have closed schools and warned against large indoor gatherings, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged calm.

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