The Earthquakes in Zante

Abstract

THE following is a list of the shocks of earthquake at Zante, compiled from telegrams published in the Times and Standard:—January 31, at daybreak, the most destructive earthquake, of which, however, some warning must have been given, if we may judge from the comparatively small loss of life. Other slighter shocks followed during the day. February 1, 2 a.m., another severe shock, felt also in Cephalonia. February 2, two more violent shocks, one of which caused some fresh damage. February 3, further shocks, but less frequent and violent. February 5, another violent shock. February 6, continued shocks of slight intensity, followed by three more severe ones in the afternoon and evening. February 7, another violent shock in the morning, resulting in but little additional damage. February 8, some slight shocks. February io, some slight shocks in different districts. February II, I a.m., a somewhat severe shock, followed by a succession of shocks between 8 and 9 p.m. February 12, further shocks in the early morning, soon after midnight, and again at intervals during the day. February 13 or 14, renewed slight shocks, accompanied by loud subterranean rumblings. The Athens correspondent of the Times, telegraphing on February 20, says: “The shocks of earthquake continue at Zante, with varying degrees of violence. No serious damage is reported, but those who are compelled to live in the half-ruined or insecure houses are exposed to frequent alarms.” It is estimated that the total loss of property due to the shocks may exceed £600,000.