Province of Reggio Calabria

Earthquakes today in Candidoni

Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 10:46). Latest: M1.9 on 13 October 2026 at 03:45, 5 km West of Fabrizia, 13 km deep.

1.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

5 km West of Fabrizia

7 hours ago · 13 Oct 2026, 03:45
Depth 13 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
Today
latest quake within 30 km
1,124
quakes recorded since 2015
~4 days
on average, one quake every
4.1
The strongest within 30 km
15 km West of Ricadi
4 years ago · 4 Mar 2022, 22:17

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

How seismic is Candidoni: zone 1

Zone1
Seismic 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.

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 = 0.269 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to San Calogero Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
68
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Candidoni: 12 June 2026 · 389 inhabitants

The seismic history of Candidoni

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

  1. 2004III-IV5 May 2004

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

    Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 107 km away

  2. 1992III-IV20 December 1992

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

    Piana di Gioia earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 16 km away

  3. 1975IV16 January 1975

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

    Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 56 km away

  4. 1908VIII28 December 1908

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

    Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 51 km away

  5. 1907VI-VII23 October 1907

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

    Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 48 km away

  6. 1905VII8 September 1905

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

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 33 km away

  7. 1894VI16 November 1894

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

    Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 29 km away

  8. 1791V13 October 1791

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

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 25 km away

  9. 1783VIII-IX7 February 1783

    Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

    Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 17 km away

  10. 1783IX-X5 February 1783

    Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

    Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 25 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.

17837.1
Calabria meridionale earthquake
5 February 1783 · 25 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17837.0
Calabria centrale earthquake
28 March 1783 · 48 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
19057.0
Calabria centrale earthquake
8 September 1905 · 33 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17836.7
Calabria centrale earthquake
7 February 1783 · 17 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.

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

The closest seismic structure

Nicotera-Roccella Ionica

The town lies about 1 km from Nicotera-Roccella Ionica, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 3 and 12 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

October 20264eventsmax 3.3
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.9
5 km West of Fabrizia
20 km East · 13 km
7 hours ago
13 Oct 2026, 03:45
3.3
6 km North-West of Palmi
21 km South-West · 11 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 08:29
2.4
5 km North-West of Palmi
21 km South-West · 11 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 04:04
2.4
5 km North-West of Palmi
21 km South-West · 11 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 04:04
1.0
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 00:51
2.1
4 km West of San Ferdinando
13 km West · 49 km
20 days ago
23 Sept 2026, 08:21
1.9
11 km North-West of Palmi
22 km West · 42 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 00:47
1.7
10 km North-West of Palmi
22 km West · 40 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 23:02
2.3
0 km South of Pizzo
29 km North-East · 11 km
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 20:28
2.3
0 km South of Pizzo
29 km North-East · 11 km
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 20:28

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Candidoni is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 20% of the 97 towns in the province.
Candidoni2
Nearby towns average37

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

Context

Province of Reggio Calabria21 events · last 30 daysCalabria region111 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 080019

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Candidoni today?

Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Candidoni, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.

Is Candidoni a seismic area?

Candidoni 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 Candidoni?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Candidoni was magnitude 4.1, on 4 March 2022.

When was the last quake near Candidoni?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Candidoni 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)