Province of Cosenza

Earthquakes today in Trebisacce

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:37). Latest: M0.6 on 5 October 2026 at 05:06, 2 km West of Frascineto, 4 km deep.

0.6
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km West of Frascineto

8 days ago · 5 Oct 2026, 05:06
Depth 4 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
8
days since the last quake within 30 km
377
quakes recorded since 2015
~11 days
on average, one quake every
3.4
The strongest within 30 km
4 km East of Albidona
11 years ago · 3 Jul 2015, 03:07

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

How seismic is Trebisacce: 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.

Low
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 = 0.122 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
8
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
42
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.4
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Trebisacce: 13 July 2026 · 8,734 inhabitants

The seismic history of Trebisacce

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Trebisacce 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 59 km away

  2. 2005NF23 April 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Costa calabra settentrionale earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 53 km away

  3. 2004NF5 May 2004

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 210 km away

  4. 2002III17 April 2002

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

    Costa calabra settentrionale earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 37 km away

  5. 2001NF17 May 2001

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 133 km away

  6. 1996III-IV27 April 1996

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

    Sila Greca earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 43 km away

  7. 1995II-III8 August 1995

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

    Piana di Sibari earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 20 km away

  8. 1993NF10 August 1993

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Golfo di Taranto earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 63 km away

  9. 1980V23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 150 km away

  10. 1913IV28 June 1913

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

    Calabria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 45 km away

  11. 1908III28 December 1908

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

    Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 206 km away

  12. 1905IV8 September 1905

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

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 127 km away

…and 3 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.

18366.2
Calabria settentrionale earthquake
25 April 1836 · 39 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
19135.6
Calabria settentrionale earthquake
28 June 1913 · 45 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
17085.6
Pollino earthquake
26 January 1708 · 36 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18875.5
Calabria settentrionale earthquake
3 December 1887 · 43 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

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

The closest seismic structure

Amendolara

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

estimated maximum magnitude 6.7between 1 and 10 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

0.6
2 km West of Frascineto
23 km West · 4 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 05:06
1.1
4 km North-East of Oriolo
19 km North · 17 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 20:21
1.1
4 km North-East of Oriolo
19 km North · 17 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 20:21
0.9
13 days ago
30 Sept 2026, 14:19
1.8
5 km North-East of Oriolo
19 km North · 15 km
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 19:27
1.3
5 km South-West of Canna
20 km North · 16 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 21:08
1.3
5 km South-West of Canna
20 km North · 16 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 21:08
0.9
5 km South of Nocara
21 km North · 14 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 02:23
0.8
1 month ago
12 Sept 2026, 10:41
0.9
3 km West of Albidona
7 km North-West · 10 km
1 month ago
2 Sept 2026, 21:33

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Trebisacce is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 36% of the 150 towns in the province.
Trebisacce8
Nearby towns average21

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 region110 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 078150

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Trebisacce today?

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

Is Trebisacce a seismic area?

Trebisacce 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 Trebisacce?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Trebisacce was magnitude 3.4, on 3 July 2015.

When was the last quake near Trebisacce?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Trebisacce dates back to 5 October 2026, magnitude 0.6.

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)