Earthquakes today in San Sostene
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 12:31). Latest: M1.9 on 13 October 2026 at 03:45, 5 km West of Fabrizia, 13 km deep.
Seismic activity within 30 km
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is San Sostene: 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.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.195 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Sostene. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Sostene.
The seismic history of San Sostene
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Sostene over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004NF17 April 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Golfo di Squillace earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 54 km away
- 2001II17 May 2001
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 90 km away
- 1947VII-VIII11 May 1947
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 5 km away
- 1908VI28 December 1908
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 86 km away
- 1907V-VI23 October 1907
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 73 km away
- 1905VI8 September 1905
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 47 km away
- 1783IX28 March 1783
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 19 km away
- 1783VI5 February 1783
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 57 km away
- 1659IX5 November 1659
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 22 km away
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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 12 km from Serre, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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
Earthquake map within 30 km
60 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
San Sostene is quieter than the average of its province.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near San Sostene today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of San Sostene, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is San Sostene a seismic area?
San Sostene 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 San Sostene?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Sostene was magnitude 4.3, on 13 October 2022.
When was the last quake near San Sostene?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Sostene dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.9.
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)