Earthquakes today in Filadelfia
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:39). Latest: M2.3 on 3 October 2026 at 13:12, 15 km West of Gizzeria, 39 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 Filadelfia: 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 = 0.268 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Filadelfia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Filadelfia.
The seismic history of Filadelfia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Filadelfia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1947VII11 May 1947
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 24 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 90 km away
- 1905VIII8 September 1905
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 26 km away
- 1791VIII13 October 1791
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 18 km away
- 1783IX28 March 1783
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Montesoro
- 1783IX28 March 1783
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Castelmonardo
- 1783VII-VIII7 February 1783
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 25 km away · observed at Castelmonardo
- 1743VII-VIII7 December 1743
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 11 km away
- 1659X5 November 1659
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Castelmonardo
- 1659VIII5 November 1659
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Montesoro
- 1638X27 March 1638
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Castelmonardo
- 1638IX27 March 1638
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Montesoro
…and 17 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 2 km from Sant'Eufemia, 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?
Filadelfia 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 region110 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Filadelfia today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Filadelfia. The latest dates back to 3 October 2026.
Is Filadelfia a seismic area?
Filadelfia 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 Filadelfia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Filadelfia was magnitude 4.3, on 13 October 2022.
When was the last quake near Filadelfia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Filadelfia dates back to 3 October 2026, magnitude 2.3.
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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)