Earthquakes today in Fagnano Alto
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:28). Latest: M0.9 on 10 October 2026 at 13:57, 5 km East of Pizzoli, 10 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 Fagnano Alto: 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 = 0.261 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Fagnano Alto. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Fagnano Alto.
The seismic history of Fagnano Alto
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Fagnano Alto over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2009VII-VIII6 April 2009
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Fagnano Alto (Vallecupa)
- 2009VII6 April 2009
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Corbellino
- 2009VII6 April 2009
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Pedicciano
- 2009VI-VII6 April 2009
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Termine
- 2009VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Opi
- 2009V-VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Ripa
- 2009V-VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Campana
- 2009V-VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Castello
- 2009V-VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Colle
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Fagnano Alto (Vallecupa)
- 1703VIII-IX2 February 1703
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 32 km away · observed at Campana
- 1703VIII2 February 1703
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 32 km away · observed at Fagnano Alto (Vallecupa)
…and 12 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 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?
Fagnano Alto 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 L'Aquila47 events · last 30 daysAbruzzo region63 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Fagnano Alto today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Fagnano Alto. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Fagnano Alto a seismic area?
Fagnano Alto 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 Fagnano Alto?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Fagnano Alto was magnitude 3.8, on 31 March 2018.
When was the last quake near Fagnano Alto?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fagnano Alto dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.
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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)