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 …

Aug 12, 2024 · The worst earthquake in modern Greek history — known as the Great Ionian Earthquake of 1953 — entailed hundreds of tremors, shocks and aftershocks that struck the region between the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos.

In August of 1953, a total of four earthquakes hit the island. These earthquakes destroyed almost every house. The most intense earthquake measured 7.3 on the Richter scale. The center was on the southern tip of the island and raised by 60 cm. The watermarks on rocks around the coast bear testimony to this fact.

Quakes Near Ionian Sea Now, Today, and Recently. See if there was there an earthquake just now in Ionian Sea.

Sep 11, 2021 · The most significant earthquake-induced disaster in the Ionian Islands is the August 1953 seismic sequence, comprised of three destructive earthquakes, which occurred in a short time and space interval.

1 day ago · A total of 1065 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Corfu, Ionian Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 106 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an …

1 day ago · A total of 1065 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ionian Islands, Greece in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 106 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month.

The earthquake of 1953 in Ithaca, in the Ionian: The catastrophic earthquake of 1953 completely ruined the majority of the houses on Ithaca. There were a few exceptions though, like the Drakoulis mansion which still has much of its grandeur intact.

Explore the devastating 1953 Ionian earthquake in Greece, its effects on the southern Ionian Islands, and the lessons learned in disaster preparedness.

Nov 5, 2024 · The 1953 Ionian Earthquake is one of the most significant and devastating natural disasters in Greek history, particularly for the island of Kefalonia and its neighboring Ionian islands, Zakynthos and Ithaca.