Earthquakes in Lama Mocogno
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~11 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
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 = 0.164 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Lama Mocogno plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Lama Mocogno
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Lama Mocogno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2008IV-V23 December 2008
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 39 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 2002IV18 June 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Frignano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 2000IV-V3 October 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Frignano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1997IV-V24 December 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Garfagnana earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1995IV-V24 August 1995
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino pistoiese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 28 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1988V8 February 1988
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Frignano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1985IV23 January 1985
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Garfagnana earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 31 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1930V24 May 1930
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1924IV12 June 1924
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Frignano earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1920VIII7 September 1920
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 36 km away · observed at Lama Mocogno (Lama)
- 1740VI-VII6 March 1740
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Garfagnana earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 30 km away · observed at Barigazzo
- 1740VI-VII6 March 1740
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Garfagnana earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 30 km away · observed at Mocogno
…and 25 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 18 km from Langhirano-Sassuolo, 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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Lama Mocogno 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 Modena6 events · 30gEmilia-Romagna region108 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Lama Mocogno?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Lama Mocogno area: the latest nearby dates back to 15 days ago.
Is Lama Mocogno a seismic area?
Lama Mocogno 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 Lama Mocogno?
In the last ~11 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Lama Mocogno was magnitude 3.9, in 2016.
When was the last quake near Lama Mocogno?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Lama Mocogno was 12 hours ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)