Repeated earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Scientists say the quakes aren't related to a slight increase in volcanic activity that has also been registered recently.

Thousands are fleeing the island of Santorini by ferry as hundreds of earthquakes rattle the Aegean Sea.Often overwhelmed with crowds of holidaymakers, a number of tourists have seized the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Greek island to themselves as residents and seasonal workers escape to the mainland.

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.