Earthquakes today in Montechiarugolo
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:16). Latest: M1.7 on 5 October 2026 at 04:15, 4 km North-West of Casina, 22 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 Montechiarugolo: 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 = 0.155 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Montechiarugolo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montechiarugolo.
The seismic history of Montechiarugolo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montechiarugolo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2008V-VI23 December 2008
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 19 km away · observed at Tortiano
- 2008V-VI23 December 2008
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 19 km away
- 2008V23 December 2008
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 19 km away · observed at Monticelli Terme
- 1996V15 October 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 25 km away
- 1983VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Basilicanova
- 1983VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Basilicagoiano
- 1983VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 11 km away
- 1983V-VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Monticelli Terme
- 1971VII15 July 1971
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 km away
- 1898V-VI4 March 1898
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Basilicanova
- 1572V-VI4 June 1572
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 16 km away
- 1465V-VI7 April 1465
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 19 km away
…and 14 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?
Montechiarugolo 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 Parma4 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Montechiarugolo today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Montechiarugolo. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is Montechiarugolo a seismic area?
Montechiarugolo 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 Montechiarugolo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montechiarugolo was magnitude 4.4, on 19 November 2017.
When was the last quake near Montechiarugolo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montechiarugolo dates back to 5 October 2026, magnitude 1.7.
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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)