Earthquakes today in Stefanaconi
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.9 (updated at 11:45). 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 Stefanaconi: 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 = 0.270 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Stefanaconi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Stefanaconi.
The seismic history of Stefanaconi
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Stefanaconi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2001IV17 May 2001
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Tirreno meridionale earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 63 km away
- 1997V3 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 33 km away
- 1997VI9 June 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Vibonese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 7 km away
- 1947V-VI11 May 1947
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 32 km away
- 1908VIII28 December 1908
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Stretto di Messina earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 71 km away
- 1907VI23 October 1907
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aspromonte earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 66 km away
- 1905IX8 September 1905
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M7.0), epicentre 21 km away
- 1894VII16 November 1894
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 49 km away
- 1783IX7 February 1783
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 10 km away
- 1783VIII5 February 1783
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Calabria meridionale earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 44 km away
- 1659X5 November 1659
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Calabria centrale earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 9 km away
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?
Stefanaconi 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 Vibo Valentia12 events · last 30 daysCalabria region110 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Stefanaconi today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Stefanaconi, at 03:45, magnitude 1.9.
Is Stefanaconi a seismic area?
Stefanaconi 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 Stefanaconi?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Stefanaconi was magnitude 4.3, on 20 January 2022.
When was the last quake near Stefanaconi?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Stefanaconi 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)