Greece is preparing for any scenario but experts are optimistic about the tremors that triggered an exodus of residents and visitors from the Aegean Sea island of Santorini.

SANTORINI, Greece (AP) — 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 temblors are a harbinger of a larger quake to come.

A map from the Swiss Association of Natural Hazards on Facebook shows that the Cyclades islands, Santorini in particular, have been shaken by hundreds of earthquakes since the beginning of February. Thousands of residents have already fled.

Santorini, famed for its scenic beauty, faces frequent minor earthquakes. Authorities confirm safety, urging calm amid natural geological processes

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged people on the island of Santorini to "stay calm" after an increase in seismic activity. His remarks come as schools were told to close on Monday and authorities advised against large gatherings in enclosed spaces across the island,

Thousands of locals flee the picturesque island as experts say rolling tremors ‘not linked to volcanic activity’.