Earthquakes today in Caraffa del Bianco
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:06). Latest: M1.9 on 12 October 2026 at 16:58, 7 km North-East of Roccaforte del Greco, 40 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
7 km North-East of Roccaforte del Greco
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 Caraffa del Bianco: 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 = 0.201 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Caraffa del Bianco. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Caraffa del Bianco.
The seismic history of Caraffa del Bianco
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Caraffa del Bianco over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2000IV-V17 March 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 18 km away
- 1998III8 February 1998
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Aspromonte earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 25 km away
- 1997V3 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 37 km away
- 1991III-IV25 September 1991
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aspromonte earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 12 km away
- 1989IV21 November 1989
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aspromonte earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 28 km away
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 38 km away
- 1908VI5 November 1908
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 8 km away
- 1907VIII23 October 1907
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away
- 1905VI8 September 1905
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 84 km away
- 1894VII16 November 1894
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 32 km away
- 1783VI-VII28 March 1783
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 86 km away
- 1783VIII5 February 1783
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 29 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 7 km from Bagnara-Bovalino, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
Caraffa del Bianco is quieter than the average of its province.
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 Calabria20 events · last 30 daysCalabria region110 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Caraffa del Bianco today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Caraffa del Bianco. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Caraffa del Bianco a seismic area?
Caraffa del Bianco 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 Caraffa del Bianco?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Caraffa del Bianco was magnitude 3.9, on 19 December 2020.
When was the last quake near Caraffa del Bianco?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Caraffa del Bianco dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.9.
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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)