Earthquakes today in Crognaleto
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.4 (updated at 12:26). Latest: M1.4 on 13 October 2026 at 02:06, 6 km North-East of Posta, 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 Crognaleto: 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 = 0.249 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Crognaleto. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Crognaleto.
The seismic history of Crognaleto
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Crognaleto over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2017VII18 January 2017
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 17 km away · observed at Frattoli
- 2017V-VI18 January 2017
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 17 km away · observed at Tottea
- 2017V18 January 2017
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 17 km away · observed at Nerito
- 2009V-VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Frattoli
- 2009V-VI6 April 2009
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Nerito
- 1951VII8 August 1951
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Nerito
- 1951VI-VII8 August 1951
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Senarica
- 1950VIII5 September 1950
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Tottea
- 1950VII5 September 1950
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Nerito
- 1950VII5 September 1950
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Frattoli
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 62 km away · observed at Cervaro
- 1804VI22 May 1804
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Frattoli
…and 38 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 5 km from Castelnuovo Vomano-Campotosto, 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?
Crognaleto 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 Teramo14 events · last 30 daysAbruzzo region63 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Crognaleto today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Crognaleto, at 02:06, magnitude 1.4.
Is Crognaleto a seismic area?
Crognaleto 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 Crognaleto?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Crognaleto was magnitude 6.0, on 24 August 2016.
When was the last quake near Crognaleto?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Crognaleto dates back to 13 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)