Some locals and travelers are choosing to preemptively evacuate the Greek island of Santorini amidst the spike in seismic activity.

Repeated earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. The quakes are prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones and to shut down schools on four islands.

Greek officials are warning those on the popular tourist island destination of Santorini to stay alert in the coming days due to increasing seismic activity which could mean a strong earthquake is possible.

Schools have been shut and public gatherings are being discouraged on the Greek island of Santorini as local authorities put the popular tourist spot on high alert for a big earthquake, following scores of small temblors over the last two days.

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after experts warned of a spike in seismic activity. View on euronews