Earthquakes today in Roghudi
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). 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 Roghudi: 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 = 0.251 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Roghudi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Roghudi.
The seismic history of Roghudi
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Roghudi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1998III8 February 1998
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Aspromonte earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1991III25 September 1991
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Aspromonte earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 17 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1975V16 January 1975
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1907VIII23 October 1907
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Ghorio di Roghudi
- 1907VII-VIII23 October 1907
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1905VII8 September 1905
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 90 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1894VII-VIII16 November 1894
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 31 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1889F29 May 1889
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1783VI28 March 1783
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 102 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1783VII7 February 1783
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
- 1783VIII5 February 1783
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 34 km away · observed at Roghudi [vecchio]
…and one more documented effect 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 12 km from Aspromonte-Peloritani, 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?
Roghudi 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 Roghudi today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Roghudi. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Roghudi a seismic area?
Roghudi 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 Roghudi?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Roghudi was magnitude 3.9, on 19 December 2020.
When was the last quake near Roghudi?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Roghudi 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)