Province of Cosenza

Earthquakes today in San Giorgio Albanese

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:06). 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
899
quakes recorded since 2015
~5 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
6 km North-East of Crosia
7 years ago · 15 Aug 2019, 19:45

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

How seismic is San Giorgio Albanese: 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 = 0.254 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
52
In the town
total on record
7
In the town
last 12 months
104
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.6
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to San Giorgio Albanese: 11 August 2026 · 1,555 inhabitants

The seismic history of San Giorgio Albanese

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

  1. 2005III-IV23 April 2005

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

    Costa calabra settentrionale earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 35 km away

  2. 2002III-IV17 April 2002

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

    Costa calabra settentrionale earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 36 km away

  3. 2000III3 August 2000

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

    Valle del Crati earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 20 km away

  4. 1996V27 April 1996

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

    Sila Greca earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 13 km away

  5. 1995IV8 August 1995

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

    Piana di Sibari earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 km away

  6. 1955V23 July 1955

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

    Sila Greca earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 6 km away

  7. 1913VII28 June 1913

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

    Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away

  8. 1908VI28 December 1908

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

    Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 176 km away

  9. 1905V-VI8 September 1905

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

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 98 km away

  10. 1894III28 May 1894

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

    Pollino earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 56 km away

  11. 1870VII-VIII4 October 1870

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

    Cosentino earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 45 km away

  12. 1836VII-VIII25 April 1836

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

    Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 24 km away

…and 8 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 · 47 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
11846.8
Valle del Crati earthquake
24 May 1184 · 34 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18546.3
Cosentino earthquake
12 February 1854 · 42 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18706.2
Cosentino earthquake
4 October 1870 · 45 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 6 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
25 km South · 16 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 21:38
1.1
4 km South-West of Acri
16 km South-West · 15 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 14:54
1.1
3 km West of Acri
16 km South-West · 15 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 10:36
0.7
3 km North-West of Luzzi
23 km South-West · 11 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 12:01
0.7
3 km North-West of Luzzi
23 km South-West · 11 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 12:01
0.9
5 km South-East of Castrovillari
26 km North-West · 8 km
13 days ago
30 Sept 2026, 14:19
0.6
1 km South of Rose
28 km South-West · 12 km
13 days ago
30 Sept 2026, 08:50
1.5
6 km North of Crosia
27 km East · 24 km
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 14:03
0.8
3 km North of Celico
25 km South · 14 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 22:39
0.8
3 km North of Celico
25 km South · 14 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 22:39

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

San Giorgio Albanese 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 85% of the 150 towns in the province.
San Giorgio Albanese52
Nearby towns average42

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: 078118

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near San Giorgio Albanese today?

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

Is San Giorgio Albanese a seismic area?

San Giorgio Albanese 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 Giorgio Albanese?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Giorgio Albanese was magnitude 3.6, on 15 August 2019.

When was the last quake near San Giorgio Albanese?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Giorgio Albanese 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)