More than 12,800 earthquakes were recorded around Santorini in just two weeks, including dozens of stronger tremors. More than 11,000 people left the island as the seismic swarm continued.

Thousands of earthquakes shook Santorini as parts of the island rose by 5.5 inches. Scientists are now closely monitoring the active volcanic system beneath the region.

SANTORINI, Greece (AP) — Earthquakes rattled Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini every few minutes overnight and into Wednesday as authorities bolstered emergency plans in case the hundreds of ...