Earthquakes today in Giffone
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 10:01). Latest: M1.9 on 13 October 2026 at 03:45, 5 km West of Fabrizia, 13 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 Giffone: 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 = 0.255 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Giffone. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Giffone.
The seismic history of Giffone
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Giffone over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004III-IV5 May 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 119 km away
- 1997IV2 October 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 11 km away
- 1997V3 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 10 km away
- 1997IV9 June 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Vibonese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 19 km away
- 1992IV20 December 1992
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Piana di Gioia earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 10 km away
- 1978V15 April 1978
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 93 km away
- 1975III16 January 1975
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 57 km away
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 52 km away
- 1907VII23 October 1907
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 41 km away
- 1905VIII8 September 1905
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 44 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 29 km away
- 1783X5 February 1783
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 22 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.
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?
Giffone is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Giffone today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Giffone, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Giffone a seismic area?
Giffone 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 Giffone?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Giffone was magnitude 3.7, on 2 December 2020.
When was the last quake near Giffone?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Giffone dates back to 13 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)