When was the big earthquake in Kefalonia?
When was the big earthquake in Kefalonia?
1953
The 1953 Ionian earthquake (also known as the Great Kefalonia earthquake) struck the southern Ionian Islands in Greece on August 12. In mid-August there were over 113 recorded earthquakes in the region between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and the most destructive was the August 12 earthquake.
When was the last earthquake in Kefalonia?
Latest earthquakes in or near Kefalonia, Kefallonia, Ionian Islands, Greece, past 7 days
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Map |
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| Sep 4, 2021 2:26 am (GMT +3) (Sep 3, 2021 23:26:11 GMT) 34 minutes ago | 1.6 22 km | Map |
| Sep 3, 2021 11:28 pm (GMT +3) (Sep 3, 2021 20:28:10 GMT) 3 hours 32 minutes ago | 1.6 5 km | Map |
Is Kephallonia real?
Kefalonia or Cephalonia (Greek: Κεφαλονιά or Κεφαλληνία), formerly also known as Kefallinia or Kephallenia (Κεφαλληνία), is the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece and the 6th largest island in Greece after Crete, Euboea, Lesbos, Rhodes, and Chios….Cephalonia.
| Kefalonia Κεφαλονιά Kefaloniá | |
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| Website | www.kefallonia.gov.gr |
When was the last earthquake on Kefalonia island?
Michelakis added that rockfalls had damaged roads on the island, which suffered extensive damage during an earthquake in 1953. He added that public buildings would be the first to be checked. Schools on the island will not reopen until engineers have deemed them safe.
What was damage on Kefalonia island in 1953?
“The buildings withstood the earthquake and no serious damage has been reported.” Michelakis added that rockfalls had damaged roads on the island, which suffered extensive damage during an earthquake in 1953. He added that public buildings would be the first to be checked. Schools on the island will not reopen until engineers have deemed them safe.
What did the earthquake do to Ionian island?
Experts from ministries, regional authorities and public organizations travelled to the Ionian island to inspect the damage done by the quake and the numerous aftershocks that followed. The earthquake caused residents to run out of their homes, with many preferring not to return overnight.
How many people are on the island of Kefalonia?
Passengers’ documents were eventually checked outdoors. A passenger ferry with the capacity to host 700 passengers docked at the island, while another vessels that can carry 1,300 people is due to reach Cephalonia on Monday to help provide shelter for residents.