Earthquakes today in Bagnolo in Piano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:20). Latest: M1.6 on 5 October 2026 at 04:02, 1 km South-East of Vezzano sul Crostolo, 11 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
1 km South-East of Vezzano sul Crostolo
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 Bagnolo in Piano: 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 = 0.139 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Bagnolo in Piano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Bagnolo in Piano.
The seismic history of Bagnolo in Piano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Bagnolo in Piano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2000V18 June 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 5 km away
- 1996VII15 October 1996
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 2 km away
- 1988VI15 March 1988
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 7 km away
- 1987VI2 May 1987
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 3 km away
- 1987VI24 April 1987
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 3 km away
- 1971VI15 July 1971
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 27 km away
- 1967V3 April 1967
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 9 km away
- 1832VII-VIII13 March 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 15 km away
- 1832VII13 March 1832
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Pieve Rossa
- 1831VII-VIII11 September 1831
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 11 km away
- 1831VII11 September 1831
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Pieve Rossa
- 1547VI-VII10 February 1547
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 10 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?
Bagnolo in Piano 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 Reggio Emilia4 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Bagnolo in Piano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Bagnolo in Piano. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is Bagnolo in Piano a seismic area?
Bagnolo in Piano 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 Bagnolo in Piano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Bagnolo in Piano was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.
When was the last quake near Bagnolo in Piano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bagnolo in Piano dates back to 5 October 2026, magnitude 1.6.
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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)