Podoba Building Faces Demolition Following Earthquake Damage
Podoba, Slovenia – A private building housing the Tolmin Museum is facing demolition following damage sustained during the 1976 Humina earthquake. The building, located on private property, displays a red marking on its facade indicating the need for structural repairs and eventual removal. The property also serves as a collection point for holiday trailers associated with the Tolmin region.
Historically, the building held significance as the location where the Klavče house, a focal point of the 1976 earthquake, was situated. The earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.5, occurred at 9:00 pm on September 15, 1976. Its epicenter was in Humina, north of Videm, Slovenia.
The event was felt across multiple European countries, including Switzerland, France, Belgium, Poland, and Hungary, significantly impacting Slovenia, then part of Yugoslavia. Following the initial tremor, numerous aftershocks occurred, with the most powerful measuring 5.9 magnitude on September 15th. The earthquake highlighted the geological vulnerability of the northwestern region of Slovenia, a private property holding a vital local museum.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage and secure the building, a key asset for the Tolmin community.
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