Mitsotakis's remarks come as many people in Santorini spent Sunday night outdoors, amid fears of potential damage to buildings during the quakes. Some focal points of the tremors have been recorded at a depth of just 2km (1.2miles) below the surface.

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and sent instructions to residents including a request to

In Fira, Santorini’s main town, local authorities have set up gathering points for residents though no evacuation orders are in place right now. However, it’s been agreed by seismologists that these quakes could be an indicator of an impending seismic event.

Santorini and other Greek islets nearby have been rocked by a series of tremors that have led many to flee the area, fearful that a larger earthquake may be looming. People have been told to stay away from the coast and harbours amid the risk of tsunamis in the event of a major quake.

Aegean Airlines has put on more flights to help tourists leave the island, as people are advised to avoid popular port towns

Emergency crews deployed to the popular tourist destination as Greece's Prime Minister urges people to "remain calm". | ITV National News

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.