Earthquakes today in Spezzano della Sila
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:54). Latest: M1.4 on 10 October 2026 at 21:38, 3 km North of Celico, 16 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 Spezzano della Sila: zone 1
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
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 = 0.273 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Spezzano della Sila. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Spezzano della Sila.
The seismic history of Spezzano della Sila
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Spezzano della Sila over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1997IV-V8 July 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valle del Crati earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 12 km away
- 1947IV-V11 May 1947
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 77 km away
- 1928VI-VII7 March 1928
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centro-meridionale earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 86 km away
- 1913V28 June 1913
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 29 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 149 km away
- 1905VII8 September 1905
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 71 km away
- 1887V3 December 1887
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 33 km away
- 1870VI-VII4 October 1870
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Cosentino earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 17 km away
- 1854VIII12 February 1854
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Cosentino earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 17 km away
- 1783VII-VIII28 March 1783
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 62 km away
- 1638VIII-IX27 March 1638
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 36 km away · observed at Macchia
- 1638VIII27 March 1638
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 36 km away
…and 14 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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?
Spezzano della Sila sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Spezzano della Sila today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Spezzano della Sila. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Spezzano della Sila a seismic area?
Spezzano della Sila is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near Spezzano della Sila?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Spezzano della Sila was magnitude 4.3, on 24 February 2020.
When was the last quake near Spezzano della Sila?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Spezzano della Sila dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.
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Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)