Earthquakes today in Ocre
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:30). Latest: M1.1 on 11 October 2026 at 21:42, 2 km North-East of Pizzoli, 14 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 Ocre: 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 Ocre. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Ocre.
The seismic history of Ocre
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Ocre 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 5 km away · observed at San Felice d'Ocre
- 2009VII6 April 2009
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at San Martino d'Ocre
- 2009VI-VII6 April 2009
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Cavalletto
- 2009VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Valle d'Ocre
- 2009VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Ocre (San Panfilo d'Ocre)
- 1999II10 October 1999
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Alto Reatino earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 46 km away · observed at Ocre (San Panfilo d'Ocre)
- 1997III3 October 1997
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 101 km away · observed at Ocre (San Panfilo d'Ocre)
- 1967F3 December 1967
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aquilano earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Ocre (San Panfilo d'Ocre)
- 1958VI-VII24 June 1958
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Ocre (San Panfilo d'Ocre)
- 1915VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 29 km away · observed at San Felice d'Ocre
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Ocre (San Panfilo d'Ocre)
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 29 km away · observed at San Martino d'Ocre
…and 10 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?
Ocre is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 Ocre today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Ocre. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.
Is Ocre a seismic area?
Ocre 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 Ocre?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Ocre was magnitude 5.0, on 18 January 2017.
When was the last quake near Ocre?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Ocre dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.
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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)