Quakes Send Tourists Fleeing From Santorini By Ferry

A series of small earthquakes in and around the resort island of Santorini has prompted thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, creating delays at ferry terminals. 

Up to 200 tremors a day have shaken the Cyclades over the past several days. A 4.9 magnitude quake was recorded over the weekend, followed by hundreds of smaller quakes in the Aegean, with an epicenter located between Santorini and Amorgos. 

As of Tuesday, about 6,000 people had left the island, creating long lines at the pier for ferries to safety. On…