Province of Catanzaro

Earthquakes today in Albi

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:41). Latest: M0.5 on 5 October 2026 at 22:21, 1 km South-East of Parenti, 12 km deep.

0.5
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km South-East of Parenti

8 days ago · 5 Oct 2026, 22:21
Depth 12 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
8
days since the last quake within 30 km
2,443
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 days
on average, one quake every
4.3
The strongest within 30 km
6 km East of Borgia
4 years ago · 13 Oct 2022, 00:44

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Albi: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic zone 2

A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

High
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.262 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
122
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
223
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.3
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Albi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Albi.

Latest earthquake attributed to Albi: 12 August 2026 · 1,010 inhabitants

The seismic history of Albi

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Albi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 1958V27 October 1958

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Catanzarese earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 12 km away · observed at San Giovanni

  2. 1958V27 October 1958

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Catanzarese earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 12 km away

  3. 1958V-VI13 July 1958

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Sila Piccola earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 4 km away

  4. 1947VII11 May 1947

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 44 km away · observed at San Giovanni

  5. 1947VII11 May 1947

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 44 km away

  6. 1908VII28 December 1908

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 128 km away

  7. 1905VI-VII8 September 1905

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 58 km away

  8. 1832VII8 March 1832

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Crotonese earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 28 km away

  9. 1783VIII28 March 1783

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 31 km away

  10. 1783VIII28 March 1783

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 31 km away · observed at San Giovanni

  11. 1783V7 February 1783

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 62 km away

  12. 1783V5 February 1783

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 100 km away

…and 7 more documented effects in this town's history.

Source: Italian Macroseismic Database DBMI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The great earthquakes in this area's history

Almost a thousand years of catalogues: the strongest documented events within ~50 km.

16387.1
Calabria centrale earthquake
27 March 1638 · 27 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17837.0
Calabria centrale earthquake
28 March 1783 · 31 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
16386.8
Crotonese earthquake
8 June 1638 · 32 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18326.7
Crotonese earthquake
8 March 1832 · 28 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Ampollino Lake

The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.1between 1 and 15 km deep

Faults are mapped to build better and understand the territory: knowing them says nothing about when an earthquake will occur, which remains unpredictable. Source: DISS 3.3 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

Over time within 30 km

October 20262eventsmax 1.2
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.5
1 km South-East of Parenti
17 km North-West · 12 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 22:21
1.2
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 22:34
0.5
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 23:57
0.6
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 23:31
1.1
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 19:57
0.7
2 km South-West of Taverna
7 km North-West · 9 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 22:25
0.9
4 km North-West of Aprigliano
27 km North-West · 14 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 04:08
1.6
3 km South of San Floro
27 km South-West · 37 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 13:35
1.5
3 km South of San Floro
27 km South-West · 37 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 13:29
2.0
2 km West of Borgia
26 km South · 36 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 13:23

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Albi sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 97% of the 80 towns in the province.
Albi122
Nearby towns average73

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Catanzaro31 events · last 30 daysCalabria region110 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 079002

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Albi today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Albi. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.

Is Albi a seismic area?

Albi is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

What was the strongest earthquake near Albi?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Albi was magnitude 4.3, on 13 October 2022.

When was the last quake near Albi?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Albi dates back to 5 October 2026, magnitude 0.5.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)