On October 23, 1907, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Calabria, at a depth of 33.0 km. The epicentral area included Ferruzzano, where many houses collapsed almost completely, and 158 persons, or 8% of its population, were killed.
On October 23, 1907, a powerful earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Calabria, with its epicenter located in Ferruzzano. The quake caused significant damage, collapsing many houses and resulting in the deaths of 158 people, representing 8% of the town's population.