Greece’s government declared a state of emergency on Santorini on Thursday after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week. The ministry of civil protection’s announcement will provide authorities faster access to state resources.

Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries. The vast majority cause no injuries and little or no damage but the country has also seen deadly quakes

Santorini, a famous Greek tourist destination, has declared a state of emergency following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake recorded on Wednesday evening. The tremors, described as near-constant and unprecedented, have raised concerns about a potential tsunami.