Province of Cosenza

Earthquakes today in Paludi

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:59). Latest: M1.4 on 10 October 2026 at 21:38, 3 km North of Celico, 16 km deep.

1.4
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km North of Celico

3 days ago · 10 Oct 2026, 21:38
Depth 16 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
3
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,429
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 days
on average, one quake every
5.0
The strongest within 30 km
4 km South-West of Pietrapaola
2 years ago · 1 Aug 2024, 21:43

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

How seismic is Paludi: 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.

Medium
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 = 0.219 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
17
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
211
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M5.0
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Paludi: 22 July 2024 · 1,134 inhabitants

The seismic history of Paludi

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

  1. 2006NF17 April 2006

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Costa calabra settentrionale earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 38 km away

  2. 2005III-IV23 April 2005

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Costa calabra settentrionale earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 14 km away

  3. 1996IV27 April 1996

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Sila Greca earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 21 km away

  4. 1995IV8 August 1995

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Piana di Sibari earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 24 km away

  5. 1993III10 August 1993

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Golfo di Taranto earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 35 km away

  6. 1991IV-V9 May 1991

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

    Sila Greca earthquake (M3.5), epicentre 14 km away

  7. 1991III24 April 1991

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Sila earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 30 km away

  8. 1991III30 March 1991

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Valle del Crati earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 32 km away

  9. 1988V13 April 1988

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

    Golfo di Taranto earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 24 km away

  10. 1913V28 June 1913

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

    Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 39 km away

  11. 1905V-VI8 September 1905

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

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 100 km away

  12. 1836VIII25 April 1836

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

    Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 6 km away

…and 4 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.

16386.8
Crotonese earthquake
8 June 1638 · 30 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
11846.8
Valle del Crati earthquake
24 May 1184 · 45 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18546.3
Cosentino earthquake
12 February 1854 · 46 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18706.2
Cosentino earthquake
4 October 1870 · 46 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

Cecita Lake

The town lies about 15 km from Cecita Lake, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.4
3 km North of Celico
28 km South-West · 16 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 21:38
1.1
4 km South-West of Acri
26 km West · 15 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 14:54
1.1
3 km West of Acri
26 km West · 15 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 10:36
0.9
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 15:13
1.5
6 km North of Crosia
15 km North-East · 24 km
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 14:03
0.8
3 km North of Celico
28 km South-West · 14 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 22:39
0.8
3 km North of Celico
28 km South-West · 14 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 22:39
1.0
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 15:52
1.1
24 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 22:24
1.5
2 km North-West of Celico
29 km South-West · 14 km
24 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 06:48

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Paludi is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 58% of the 150 towns in the province.
Paludi17
Nearby towns average116

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

Context

Province of Cosenza44 events · last 30 daysCalabria region111 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 078089

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Paludi today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Paludi. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.

Is Paludi a seismic area?

Paludi 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 Paludi?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Paludi was magnitude 5.0, on 1 August 2024.

When was the last quake near Paludi?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Paludi dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.

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)