Province of Teramo

Earthquakes today in Nereto

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:18). Latest: M1.2 on 2 October 2026 at 08:22, 2 km East of Montelparo, 24 km deep.

1.2
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km East of Montelparo

11 days ago · 2 Oct 2026, 08:22
Depth 24 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
11
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,496
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 days
on average, one quake every
3.9
The strongest within 30 km
3 km South-West of Montelparo
2 years ago · 14 Nov 2023, 17:17

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

How seismic is Nereto: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic zone 2

A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

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 = 0.176 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
97
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.9
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Nereto: 20 July 2025 · 5,075 inhabitants

The seismic history of Nereto

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

  1. 1998IV-V26 March 1998

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 89 km away

  2. 1997IV14 October 1997

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 75 km away

  3. 1997V6 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 82 km away

  4. 1997IV-V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 81 km away

  5. 1996IV9 July 1996

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Costa abruzzese-marchigiana earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 26 km away

  6. 1987V10 September 1987

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

    Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 49 km away

  7. 1987IV4 September 1987

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 41 km away

  8. 1979V19 September 1979

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 71 km away

  9. 1972V26 November 1972

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

    Marche meridionali earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 33 km away

  10. 1969V26 September 1969

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

    Teramano earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 24 km away

  11. 1950VI5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 42 km away

  12. 1943VI-VII3 October 1943

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Ascolano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 20 km away

…and 22 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.

16396.2
Monti della Laga earthquake
7 October 1639 · 49 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20166.2
Monti della Laga earthquake
24 August 2016 · 49 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
19505.7
Gran Sasso earthquake
5 September 1950 · 42 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19435.7
Ascolano earthquake
3 October 1943 · 20 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

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

The closest seismic structure

Southern Marche

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

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 4 and 11 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 20261eventmax 1.2
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.2
2 km East of Montelparo
30 km North-West · 24 km
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 08:22
1.0
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 04:00
1.2
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 22:14
1.7
4 km East of Grottammare
19 km North-East · 38 km
29 days ago
14 Sept 2026, 10:45
1.0
2 km East of Ascoli Piceno
24 km West · 21 km
1 month ago
7 Sept 2026, 20:56
1.5
3 km West of Ripatransone
20 km North-West · 28 km
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 20:41
1.5
3 km West of Ripatransone
20 km North-West · 28 km
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 20:41
1.5
5 km North-West of Torricella Sicura
23 km South-West · 16 km
2 months ago
24 Aug 2026, 23:18
1.1
2 km South of Maltignano
11 km West · 8 km
2 months ago
15 Aug 2026, 21:59
2.6
2 months ago
15 Aug 2026, 02:56

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Nereto is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 28% of the 47 towns in the province.
Nereto1
Nearby towns average27

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 days
ISTAT code: 067031

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Nereto today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Nereto. The latest dates back to 2 October 2026.

Is Nereto a seismic area?

Nereto is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

What was the strongest earthquake near Nereto?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Nereto was magnitude 3.9, on 14 November 2023.

When was the last quake near Nereto?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Nereto dates back to 2 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.

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)