Earthquakes today in Fabrizia
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 09:11). 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 Fabrizia: 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 = 0.225 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Fabrizia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Fabrizia.
The seismic history of Fabrizia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Fabrizia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004NF17 April 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Golfo di Squillace earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 76 km away
- 1997IV2 October 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 13 km away
- 1997V3 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 13 km away
- 1997IV-V9 June 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Vibonese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 17 km away
- 1978IV-V11 March 1978
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Aspromonte earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 51 km away · observed at Passo di Croce Ferrata
- 1978IV11 March 1978
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aspromonte earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 51 km away
- 1947VI-VII11 May 1947
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 27 km away
- 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 65 km away
- 1905D8 September 1905
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 45 km away
- 1783VIII28 March 1783
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 37 km away
- 1783VII7 February 1783
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 14 km away
- 1783VI-VII5 February 1783
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 35 km away
…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 7 km from Serre, 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?
Fabrizia sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Vibo Valentia12 events · last 30 daysCalabria region111 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Fabrizia today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Fabrizia, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Fabrizia a seismic area?
Fabrizia 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 Fabrizia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Fabrizia was magnitude 3.7, on 2 December 2020.
When was the last quake near Fabrizia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fabrizia 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)