Earthquakes today in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 16:00). 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 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica: 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 = 0.171 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Marina di Gioiosa Ionica.
The seismic history of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2001NF17 May 2001
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 100 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1997NF9 June 1997
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Vibonese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 35 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1991IV-V26 May 1991
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 268 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1978III15 April 1978
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 109 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1978IV11 March 1978
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aspromonte earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 37 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1977IV-V15 August 1977
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 80 km away · observed at Spilinga
- 1975II16 January 1975
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 64 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1908VII28 December 1908
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 59 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1907VII23 October 1907
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 39 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
- 1894VI16 November 1894
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Marina di Gioiosa Jonica
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 2 km from Nicotera-Roccella Ionica, 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?
Marina di Gioiosa Ionica 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 Calabria20 events · last 30 daysCalabria region110 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Marina di Gioiosa Ionica today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Marina di Gioiosa Ionica a seismic area?
Marina di Gioiosa Ionica 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 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica was magnitude 3.7, on 2 December 2020.
When was the last quake near Marina di Gioiosa Ionica?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica 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)