Earthquakes today in Reggio nell'Emilia
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 04:53). 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 Reggio nell'Emilia: 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 Reggio nell'Emilia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Reggio nell'Emilia.
The seismic history of Reggio nell'Emilia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Reggio nell'Emilia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1988VI-VII15 March 1988
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 18 km away
- 1971VI-VII15 July 1971
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 25 km away
- 1832VII-VIII13 March 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Coviolo
- 1832VII-VIII13 March 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Sesso
- 1832VII13 March 1832
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Gavasseto
- 1832VII13 March 1832
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Roncocesi
- 1832VII13 March 1832
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Cella
- 1832VII13 March 1832
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 12 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 9 km away
- 1671VII20 June 1671
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Modenese-Reggiano earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 20 km away
- 1600VII-VIII28 October 1600
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Reggio nell'Emilia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 2 km away
- 1547VIII10 February 1547
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Reggiano earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 2 km away
…and 128 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 4 km from Busseto-Cavriago, 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).
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?
Reggio nell'Emilia records more quakes 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 Reggio Emilia4 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region37 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Reggio nell'Emilia today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Reggio nell'Emilia. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is Reggio nell'Emilia a seismic area?
Reggio nell'Emilia 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 Reggio nell'Emilia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Reggio nell'Emilia was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.
When was the last quake near Reggio nell'Emilia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Reggio nell'Emilia 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)