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Home I have heard about the big earthquake in 1953 destroying villages … are the buildings safe now?

I have heard about the big earthquake in 1953 destroying villages … are the buildings safe now?

by Sarah O October 25, 2017
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Have you ever wondered why Kefalonia has so many modern buildings? Well, Greece is amongst the most earthquake prone countries in Europe, and since Kefalonia lies just to the east of a major tectonic fault (European and Aegean plates) it experiences many of them.

Any visitor to our beautiful island has no doubt heard about the devastating earthquake that rocked Kefalonia in 1953. The majority of the island suffered irreparable damage to its buildings, and whole areas were destroyed effecting home and work life. For example the sea mills at Katovothres became redundant as the ground was raised by approximately 60cm at the southern tip of the island.

The phrase “pre-earthquake” is frequently used to describe areas that retain the Venetian style traditional stone buildings, such as the village of Fiskardo. You can also see many ghosts of pre-earthquake architecture around the island – in some areas substantial remains exist giving the visitor a glimpse into the past.

Earthquakes occur frequently on the island but most are over before you’ve even noticed them. There have been several notable earthquakes since 1953 but because of strict regulations on buildings the damaged caused by them has had less impact and with no serious injuries reported.

You can be assured that all modern building work carried out is legally bound to adhere to strict guidelines to withstand major seismic activity – all buildings must have concrete foundations and be reinforced with steelwork in their structures.

It is indeed impossible to predict earthquakes but planning for them is key. As all new buildings have these strict regulations you can be sure that you are in safe hands on the island.

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  • Home
    • Who we are
    • Kefalonia by Anna services
  • Explore
    • Travel Guides
      • Kefalonia
      • Argostoli (Central)
      • Paliki (West)
      • Livathos (South)
      • Pylaros (North-Central)
      • Ainos Mountain & Omala
      • Sami (East)
      • Elios Pronnoi (South East)
      • Erissos (North)
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    • Short History
    • Useful Info & FAQs
    • More tips
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    • Beaches Churches & Monasteries Flora and Fauna Historical Sights Museums Natural Sights Villages All
      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Mounda and Kaminia Beaches

      October 5, 2019

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Ammes Beach

      May 7, 2019

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Ai Helis Beach, Svoronata

      October 3, 2018

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Porto Atheras Beach, Paliki Peninsula

      September 24, 2018

      Churches & Monasteries

      The Monastery of the Holy Virgin, Lamia

      September 30, 2020

      Churches & Monasteries

      Virgin Mary Drapaniotissa Celebrations

      September 23, 2019

      Churches & Monasteries

      Saint Gerasimos Cave, Lassi

      May 7, 2019

      Churches & Monasteries

      St. John Chrysostom little church at Vari, Erissos

      September 16, 2018

      Flora and Fauna

      Fauna in Kefalonia

      March 23, 2020

      Flora and Fauna

      Flora in Kefalonia

      February 25, 2020

      Flora and Fauna

      Megas Soros, the highest peak of the Ionian…

      February 23, 2020

      Flora and Fauna

      Semi-Wild Horses of Ainos

      February 3, 2020

      Historical Sights

      Harakas Bridge, Myrtos

      March 3, 2020

      Historical Sights

      Exhibition at Fiskardo’s renovated Venetian Lighthouse – “Faros”

      September 13, 2019

      Historical Sights

      Nikos Kavadias Statue, Argostoli

      June 7, 2019

      Historical Sights

      Lithostroto and Bell Tower Square (Kabana)

      June 6, 2019

      Museums

      Memas Kalogiratos Permanent Sculpture Exhibition, Mazarakata

      February 29, 2020

      Museums

      Embroideries, lace and needlework – Harokopio Foundation

      November 24, 2019

      Museums

      Kotsanas Museum Of Ancient Greek Technology, Argostoli

      June 16, 2019

      Museums

      Lithostroto and Bell Tower Square (Kabana)

      June 6, 2019

      Natural Sights

      Megas Soros, the highest peak of the Ionian…

      February 23, 2020

      Natural Sights

      Vista Points

      January 28, 2020

      Natural Sights

      Sea Turtles

      November 5, 2019

      Natural Sights

      Melissani Lake

      October 7, 2018

      Villages

      Makriotika Village

      May 2, 2019

      Villages

      Colourful Villages of Livathos

      May 3, 2018

      Villages

      Old Farsa Village, Argostoli

      February 19, 2018

      Villages

      Old Vlachata Village, Sami

      February 12, 2018

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      The Monastery of the Holy Virgin, Lamia

      September 30, 2020

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Fauna in Kefalonia

      March 23, 2020

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Harakas Bridge, Myrtos

      March 3, 2020

      Attractions of Kefalonia

      Memas Kalogiratos Permanent Sculpture Exhibition, Mazarakata

      February 29, 2020

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      December 22, 2021

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