# Kalamata 1986 earthquake 40th anniversary commemorations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260913-kalamata-1986-earthquake-40th-anniversary-commemorations > Updated: 2026-09-13T10:36:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The city of Kalamata is conducting a series of commemorative events and scientific programs to mark the 40th anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that struck the region on September 13, 1986. Activities include memorial services, moments of silence, and symbolic ceremonies to honor the victims of the seismic event, which lasted 31 seconds and resulted in 22 deaths. The anniversary program, organized by the Municipality of Kalamata alongside academic and research institutions, extends from September through December. A significant focus of the commemorations is disaster resilience and scientific study. Through symposiums such as ‘31 seconds that shook the city’, experts are analyzing tectonic data regarding land and subsea faults. Additionally, the period includes civil protection demonstrations, educational programs, and discussions regarding the adequacy of earthquake resistance in public infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Kalamata commemorates 40 years since devastating earthquakes Kalamata is marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 earthquakes with memorial services, scientific conferences, and educational programs focused on seismic resilience and collective memory. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-commemorates-40-years-since-devastating-earthquakes ### 2026-09-11: Kalamata commemorates 40 years since the 1986 earthquake Kalamata marks the 40th anniversary of its 1986 earthquake with memorial services, scientific symposiums on seismic risk, and community events focused on disaster preparedness and civil protection. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalamata-kke-to-hold-event-marking-40-years-since-1986-earthquake --- Cite as: Kalamata 1986 earthquake 40th anniversary commemorations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260913-kalamata-1986-earthquake-40th-anniversary-commemorations