Members of Greece's military geographical team conduct geological measurements, to evaluate potential structural changes due to the ongoing seismic activity on the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, Greece,

Based on the available data, this activity is due to a combination of tectonics and deeper magmatism, scientists said

The Greek island of Santorini was struck by the latest in a string of earthquakes Tuesday, this time a 4.8 temblor. The government said it will backstop the island destination's tourist industry.

A new cof magnitude 5 on the Richter scale was recorded on Tuesday morning between the Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos. The earthquake occurred at 4.46 a.m. local time (0246GMT) at a depth of 13 kilometers (8.077 miles), according to the Geodynamics Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.

Greece will soon set up an evacuation port on the island of Santorini to facilitate the safe escape of people in case a bigger quake hits the popular tourist destination, a Greek minister said on Monday.

Santorini, a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, has been shaken by tens of thousands of mild quakes since late January, forcing thousands of people to flee, and authorities to ban construction activity,

Santorini is a jewel in the Aegean Sea. The stunning sunsets, white-washed buildings, and crystal-clear waters are world-renowned. However, a series of earthquake tremors have shaken the island, raising concerns about the safety of visiting this popular tourist spot.