Earthquakes today in Valsamoggia
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:43). Latest: M1.0 on 7 October 2026 at 20:12, 4 km South-West of Grizzana Morandi, 10 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
4 km South-West of Grizzana Morandi
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 Valsamoggia: zone 3
Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.
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 = 0.161 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Valsamoggia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Valsamoggia.
The seismic history of Valsamoggia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Valsamoggia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1983VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 75 km away · observed at Valsamoggia (Bazzano)
- 1929VI-VII11 May 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Monteveglio
- 1929VI-VII11 May 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Castello di Serravalle
- 1929VI-VII22 April 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Castello di Serravalle
- 1929VI-VII22 April 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Monteveglio
- 1929VII20 April 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Calcara
- 1929VII20 April 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Monteveglio
- 1929VII20 April 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Crespellano
- 1929VI-VII20 April 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Pragatto
- 1929VI19 April 1929
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Crespellano
- 1505VIII3 January 1505
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Confortino
- 1505VII-VIII3 January 1505
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Bolognese earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Valsamoggia (Bazzano)
…and 82 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?
Valsamoggia is quieter than the average of its province.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Valsamoggia today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Valsamoggia. The latest dates back to 7 October 2026.
Is Valsamoggia a seismic area?
Valsamoggia 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 Valsamoggia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Valsamoggia was magnitude 3.8, on 3 May 2025.
When was the last quake near Valsamoggia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Valsamoggia dates back to 7 October 2026, magnitude 1.0.
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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)