REUTERS, Santorini

Greek authorities are monitoring increased seismic activity on the island of Santorini, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said yesterday, urging the public to remain calm and follow the advice of the civil protection service.

Greece has declared a state of emergency on Santorini as hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the popular tourist island over the past week, prompting the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents and workers.

Authorities have warned of a high landslide risk on parts of the island and have shut schools, sent rescuers and advised residents to avoid indoor gatherings and ports. Army, fire service and police units have been deployed preemptively.

Some of the measures have been extended to islands of Amorgos, Ios and Anafi. “I want to assure the residents of Santorini and the neighbouring islands, which are being tested these days, that the state mechanism is on their side,” Mitsotakis said.