Earthquakes today in Pescocostanzo
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:43). Latest: M1.4 on 2 October 2026 at 22:12, 2 km South-East of Cansano, 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 Pescocostanzo: 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 = 0.253 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Pescocostanzo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Pescocostanzo.
The seismic history of Pescocostanzo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pescocostanzo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1984V24 June 1984
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 26 km away
- 1984VI11 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 34 km away
- 1984VII7 May 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 27 km away
- 1980IV-V23 November 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 157 km away
- 1980V14 June 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Marsica earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 31 km away
- 1933VI-VII26 September 1933
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Maiella earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 19 km away
- 1908V-VI5 June 1908
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pescocostanzo earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 3 km away
- 1907V22 December 1907
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Rivisondoli earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 4 km away
- 1905VI25 August 1905
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valle Peligna earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 12 km away
- 1874VII-VIII6 December 1874
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Val Comino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 35 km away
- 1706IX-X3 November 1706
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Maiella earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 18 km away
- 1456VIII5 December 1456
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake (M7.2), epicentre 87 km away
…and 32 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 lies about 4 km from Deep Abruzzo Citeriore Basal Thrust, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
Pescocostanzo 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 Pescocostanzo today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Pescocostanzo. The latest dates back to 2 October 2026.
Is Pescocostanzo a seismic area?
Pescocostanzo 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 Pescocostanzo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Pescocostanzo was magnitude 4.1, on 25 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Pescocostanzo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pescocostanzo dates back to 2 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.
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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)