Earthquakes rattled Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes through the night and into Wednesday as authorities bolstered their emergency plans in case the hundreds of temblors over the past few days are a harbinger of a larger quake to come. A coast guard vessel and a military land»»»

Authorities in Santorini are bracing themselves for potential looting amid fears some will 'exploit' the thousands of homes left empty as residents continue to flee the earthquake-stricken Greek island. Up to 11,000 people have so far scrambled to leave after a spike in seismic activity and dangero»»»

On the second day of feeling the ground shake under her feet, Veroniki Balabonidi decided it was to time to leave Santorini. At 4.30am on Sunday she and her two young children were on a ferry bound for the port of Piraeus, surrounded by other families fleeing the Aegean isle. “It was absolutely pac»»»

Residents have been warned to avoid indoor gatherings, check escape routes, stay away from cliffs and to drain swimming pools to reduce potential structural damage to buildings in the event of a large earthquake. ADVERTISEMENTThe Mayor of Santorini has said the hundreds of earthquakes that have hit»»»