Earthquakes today in Faenza
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:35). Latest: M1.5 on 12 October 2026 at 03:11, 7 km West of Modigliana, 34 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 Faenza: 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.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.206 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Faenza. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Faenza.
The seismic history of Faenza
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Faenza over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1781VIII17 July 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Scaldino
- 1781VIII17 July 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Corleto
- 1781IX-X4 April 1781
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Quartolo
- 1781IX4 April 1781
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Tebano
- 1781VIII-IX4 April 1781
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Castel Raniero
- 1781VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Errano
- 1781VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Casale
- 1781VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Sarna
- 1781VII-VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away
- 1781VII-VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Pergola
- 1781VII-VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Rivalta
- 1781VII-VIII4 April 1781
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Faentino earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Celle
…and 125 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?
Faenza 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 Ravenna1 event · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Faenza today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Faenza. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Faenza a seismic area?
Faenza 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 Faenza?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Faenza was magnitude 4.3, on 13 January 2026.
When was the last quake near Faenza?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Faenza dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.5.
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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)