Province of L'Aquila

Earthquakes today in Magliano de' Marsi

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). Latest: M1.9 on 6 October 2026 at 01:42, 4 km East of Avezzano, 11 km deep.

1.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km East of Avezzano

7 days ago · 6 Oct 2026, 01:42
Depth 11 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
7
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,659
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 days
on average, one quake every
4.1
The strongest within 30 km
2 km North of Trasacco
11 years ago · 28 Feb 2015, 04:16

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Magliano de' Marsi: zone 1

Zone1
Seismic 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.

Medium
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.248 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
54
In the town
total on record
5
In the town
last 12 months
114
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Magliano de' Marsi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Magliano de' Marsi.

Latest earthquake attributed to Magliano de' Marsi: 6 July 2026 · 3,753 inhabitants

The seismic history of Magliano de' Marsi

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Magliano de' Marsi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2009V-VI6 April 2009

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 25 km away · observed at Rosciolo dei Marsi

  2. 2009V6 April 2009

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 25 km away

  3. 1915X13 January 1915

    Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 21 km away

  4. 1915VIII13 January 1915

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Marano dei Marsi

  5. 1915VIII13 January 1915

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Rosciolo dei Marsi

  6. 1904V-VI29 March 1904

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 5 km away

  7. 1904VI10 March 1904

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 5 km away

  8. 1904VI25 February 1904

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Rosciolo dei Marsi

  9. 1904V-VI25 February 1904

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 6 km away

  10. 1904IX24 February 1904

    Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

    Marsica earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Rosciolo dei Marsi

  11. 1904VIII-IX24 February 1904

    Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

    Marsica earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 4 km away

  12. 1904VII-VIII24 February 1904

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Marsica earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Marano dei Marsi

…and 29 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.

19157.1
Marsica earthquake
13 January 1915 · 21 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17036.7
Aquilano earthquake
2 February 1703 · 34 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
14616.5
Aquilano earthquake
27 November 1461 · 26 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20096.3
Aquilano earthquake
6 April 2009 · 25 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Salto Lake-Ovindoli-Barrea

The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.1between 1 and 15 km deep

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

October 20262eventsmax 1.9
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.9
4 km East of Avezzano
15 km South-East · 11 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 01:42
1.3
4 km East of Avezzano
15 km South-East · 12 km
12 days ago
1 Oct 2026, 04:15
1.1
3 km West of Poggio Picenze
26 km North-East · 16 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 00:03
1.2
4 km South-West of Avezzano
13 km South-East · 11 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 22:31
1.5
4 km South of Avezzano
15 km South-East · 11 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 18:46
1.4
3 km South of Avezzano
15 km South-East · 12 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 18:46
1.4
5 km East of Avezzano
16 km South-East · 10 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 10:50
1.0
7 km South of Barete
30 km North · 17 km
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 00:09
1.3
5 km East of Avezzano
16 km South-East · 11 km
29 days ago
14 Sept 2026, 09:36
1.6
3 km East of Avezzano
15 km South-East · 10 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 22:14

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Magliano de' Marsi sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 80% of the 108 towns in the province.
Magliano de' Marsi54
Nearby towns average57

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 days
ISTAT code: 066053

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Magliano de' Marsi today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Magliano de' Marsi. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.

Is Magliano de' Marsi a seismic area?

Magliano de' Marsi 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 Magliano de' Marsi?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Magliano de' Marsi was magnitude 4.1, on 28 February 2015.

When was the last quake near Magliano de' Marsi?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Magliano de' Marsi dates back to 6 October 2026, magnitude 1.9.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)