Earthquakes today in Terranova Sappo Minulio
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 23:42). 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 Terranova Sappo Minulio: 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 = 0.260 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Terranova Sappo Minulio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Terranova Sappo Minulio.
The seismic history of Terranova Sappo Minulio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Terranova Sappo Minulio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1975V16 January 1975
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 40 km away
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 35 km away
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 35 km away · observed at Scrofario
- 1907VII23 October 1907
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 27 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 54 km away · observed at Scrofario
- 1905VII8 September 1905
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 54 km away
- 1894VII-VIII16 November 1894
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 13 km away
- 1783XI5 February 1783
Catastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Scrofario
- 1783XI5 February 1783
Catastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 5 km away
- 1783XI5 February 1783
Catastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Galatoni
- 1743VII7 December 1743
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 51 km away
- 1659VI5 November 1659
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 45 km away
…and 4 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 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?
Terranova Sappo Minulio 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 Calabria19 events · last 30 daysCalabria region109 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Terranova Sappo Minulio today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Terranova Sappo Minulio, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Terranova Sappo Minulio a seismic area?
Terranova Sappo Minulio 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 Terranova Sappo Minulio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Terranova Sappo Minulio was magnitude 4.0, on 28 September 2018.
When was the last quake near Terranova Sappo Minulio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Terranova Sappo Minulio 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)