Earthquakes today in Roccamontepiano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). Latest: M1.3 on 28 September 2026 at 20:37, 2 km North-West of Civitella Casanova, 9 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
2 km North-West of Civitella Casanova
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 Roccamontepiano: 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 = 0.174 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Roccamontepiano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Roccamontepiano.
The seismic history of Roccamontepiano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Roccamontepiano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2002IV-V1 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 82 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1997IV14 October 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 124 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1997IV26 September 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 133 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1997IV26 September 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 135 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1992V-VI18 February 1992
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Chietino earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1990IV-V5 May 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 215 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1984VI7 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 66 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1933VI-VII26 September 1933
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Maiella earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 57 km away · observed at Roccamontepiano (San Rocco)
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?
Roccamontepiano is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Chieti1 event · last 30 daysAbruzzo region63 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Roccamontepiano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Roccamontepiano. The latest dates back to 28 September 2026.
Is Roccamontepiano a seismic area?
Roccamontepiano 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 Roccamontepiano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Roccamontepiano was magnitude 2.7, on 7 December 2024.
When was the last quake near Roccamontepiano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Roccamontepiano dates back to 28 September 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)