Earthquakes today in Rosarno
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 10:46). 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 Rosarno: 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 Rosarno. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Rosarno.
The seismic history of Rosarno
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Rosarno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1978V15 April 1978
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Golfo di Patti earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 79 km away
- 1978IV-V11 March 1978
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Aspromonte earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 48 km away
- 1975IV-V16 January 1975
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 51 km away
- 1961IV24 March 1961
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 45 km away
- 1950IV-V18 July 1950
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Sicilia nord-orientale earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 61 km away
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 45 km away
- 1907VI23 October 1907
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 44 km away
- 1905VII8 September 1905
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 37 km away
- 1894VIII16 November 1894
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 24 km away
- 1889V5 October 1889
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 3 km away
- 1783X5 February 1783
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 20 km away
- 1638VIII27 March 1638
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 69 km away
…and 3 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 1 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?
Rosarno 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 Calabria21 events · last 30 daysCalabria region111 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Rosarno today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Rosarno, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Rosarno a seismic area?
Rosarno 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 Rosarno?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Rosarno was magnitude 4.1, on 4 March 2022.
When was the last quake near Rosarno?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Rosarno 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)