Province of Bologna

Earthquakes today in Camugnano

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:21). Latest: M0.7 on 12 October 2026 at 03:27, 6 km North-West of Cantagallo, 10 km deep.

0.7
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

6 km North-West of Cantagallo

yesterday · 12 Oct 2026, 03:27
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
1
day since the last quake within 30 km
4,177
quakes recorded since 2015
~1 days
on average, one quake every
4.5
The strongest within 30 km
1 km North-East of Scarperia e San Piero
6 years ago · 9 Dec 2019, 04:37

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

How seismic is Camugnano: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

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 = 0.189 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
208
In the town
total on record
5
In the town
last 12 months
176
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.5
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Camugnano: 3 January 2026 · 2,000 inhabitants

The seismic history of Camugnano

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

  1. 1956IV26 April 1956

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

    Appennino bolognese earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 20 km away

  2. 1899V26 June 1899

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

    Valle del Bisenzio earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Monte Gatta

  3. 1899IV26 June 1899

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

    Valle del Bisenzio earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 22 km away

  4. 1895IV18 May 1895

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

    Fiorentino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 52 km away · observed at Monte Gatta

  5. 1881III2 February 1881

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Russi earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 79 km away · observed at Guzzano

  6. 1881V24 January 1881

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

    Bolognese earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 35 km away · observed at Guzzano

  7. 1881V24 January 1881

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

    Bolognese earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 35 km away · observed at Verzuno

  8. 1879V27 April 1879

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

    Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Guzzano

  9. 1878F9 November 1878

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

    Tossignano earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 33 km away · observed at Guzzano

  10. 1878V4 June 1878

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

    Bolognese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Guzzano

  11. 1878IV12 March 1878

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

    Bolognese earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 47 km away · observed at Guzzano

  12. 1830V26 January 1830

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

    Alto Reno earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Vigo

…and 11 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.

19196.4
Mugello earthquake
29 June 1919 · 38 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
15016.0
Modenese earthquake
5 June 1501 · 45 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
15426.0
Mugello earthquake
13 June 1542 · 29 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
17255.7
Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake
29 October 1725 · 39 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

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

The closest seismic structure

Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa

The town lies about 11 km from Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 1 and 8 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 20266eventsmax 1.9
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.7
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 03:27
1.9
5 km East of Monghidoro
26 km East · 21 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 15:48
1.3
3 km West of Alto Reno Terme
15 km West · 13 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 05:40
1.1
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 05:24
1.0
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 20:12
1.0
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 20:12
1.4
4 km East of Sambuca Pistoiese
11 km South-West · 10 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 04:35
1.4
3 km West of Gaggio Montano
14 km North-West · 10 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 23:48
1.7
2 km East of Castel d'Aiano
14 km North · 11 km
20 days ago
23 Sept 2026, 01:08
1.4
1 km South-West of Gaggio Montano
12 km North-West · 9 km
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 20:33

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Camugnano 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 94% of the 55 towns in the province.
Camugnano208
Nearby towns average249

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Bologna8 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 037010

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Camugnano today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Camugnano. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.

Is Camugnano a seismic area?

Camugnano is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near Camugnano?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Camugnano was magnitude 4.5, on 9 December 2019.

When was the last quake near Camugnano?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Camugnano dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.7.

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)