A strong earthquake has been recorded between the Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini, after days of consecutive tremors in the area. More than 11,000 people have already left Santorini with around 7,000 departing by ferry and 4,000 people leaving by air.

A STRONG earthquake has struck between the Greek islands of Amorgos and Santorini after days of relentless tremors, sending thousands fleeing the popular tourist hotspot. The magnitude 5.2 quake

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.