Earthquakes today in Melicucco
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 10:45). 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 Melicucco: 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 = 0.269 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Melicucco. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Melicucco.
The seismic history of Melicucco
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Melicucco over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004NF5 May 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Isole Eolie earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 110 km away
- 1997IV-V2 October 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 19 km away
- 1997III-IV9 June 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Vibonese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 21 km away
- 1978V15 April 1978
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 84 km away
- 1947IV11 May 1947
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 47 km away · observed at San Fili
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 46 km away · observed at San Fili
- 1905VII-VIII8 September 1905
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 41 km away
- 1783X5 February 1783
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 18 km away · observed at San Fili
- 1783X5 February 1783
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 18 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?
Melicucco records more quakes 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 Calabria21 events · last 30 daysCalabria region111 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Melicucco today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Melicucco, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Melicucco a seismic area?
Melicucco 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 Melicucco?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Melicucco was magnitude 4.0, on 28 September 2018.
When was the last quake near Melicucco?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Melicucco 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)