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Latest earthquakes near Reggio Calabria, Calabria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Reggio Calabria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Reggio Calabria, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Reggio Calabria Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Reggio Calabria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Reggio Calabria and elsewhere.
Feb 7, 2025 04:19PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the Tirreno Sea 164km from Palermo (Italy).
Reggio Calabria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Reggio Calabria, Calabria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Reggio Calabria roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Reggio Calabria in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Reggio Calabria that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Reggio Calabria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Reggio Calabria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 120 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Reggio Calabria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Reggio Calabria occurred on Oct 28, 2016 22:02 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) north-west of Reggio Calabria, at a depth of 458 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Reggio Calabria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Sep 8, 1905 02:43, 59 kilometers (37 mi) north-west of Reggio Calabria. It is the strongest earthquake near Reggio Calabria in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Reggio Calabria, Calabria in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Reggio Calabria.
Nearest earthquakes from Reggio Calabria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Reggio Calabria, Calabria. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Reggio Calabria.
When was the last earthquake in Reggio Calabria, Calabria?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Reggio Calabria on the night of February 8, 2025 at 00:07 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 12km east-southeast of Reggio Calabria at a depth of 48km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Reggio Calabria, Calabria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Reggio Calabria, Calabria?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Reggio Calabria on the night of September 8, 1905 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 59km north of Reggio Calabria at a depth of 15km under water in the Tirreno Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Reggio Calabria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Reggio Calabria, Calabria?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Reggio Calabria. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
