Province of Reggio Emilia

Earthquakes today in Reggiolo

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M1.9 on 20 June 2026 at 00:13, 2 km East of Bagnolo in Piano, 8 km deep.

1.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km East of Bagnolo in Piano

4 months ago · 20 Jun 2026, 00:13
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
115
days since the last quake within 30 km
169
quakes recorded since 2015
~25 days
on average, one quake every
4.3
The strongest within 30 km
4 km East of Bagnolo in Piano
4 years ago · 9 Feb 2022, 21:00

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Reggiolo: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.127 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
6
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.3
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Reggiolo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Reggiolo.

Latest earthquake attributed to Reggiolo: 15 December 2024 · 9,217 inhabitants

The seismic history of Reggiolo

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Reggiolo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2012VII29 May 2012

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 22 km away

  2. 2012V-VI29 May 2012

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Brugneto

  3. 1996V-VI16 December 1996

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 14 km away

  4. 1996VI25 November 1996

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 16 km away

  5. 1996V-VI15 October 1996

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 16 km away

  6. 1988V-VI15 March 1988

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 10 km away

  7. 1987VI2 May 1987

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Brugneto

  8. 1987VI2 May 1987

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 14 km away

  9. 1987VI2 May 1987

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Villanova

  10. 1987V24 April 1987

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 14 km away

  11. 1929V11 May 1929

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Bolognese earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 54 km away

  12. 1806VI-VII12 February 1806

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Reggiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 12 km away

…and 16 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.

11176.5
Veronese earthquake
3 January 1117 · 43 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20126.1
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 36 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
15016.0
Modenese earthquake
5 June 1501 · 44 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20125.9
Pianura emiliana earthquake
29 May 2012 · 22 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Carpi-Poggio Renatico

The town lies about 2 km from Carpi-Poggio Renatico, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 2 and 10 km deep

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

June 20261eventmax 1.9
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.9
2 km East of Bagnolo in Piano
16 km South-West · 8 km
4 months ago
20 Jun 2026, 00:13
1.8
6 km South-East of Bagnolo in Piano
21 km South-West · 7 km
8 months ago
9 Feb 2026, 18:52
2.7
2 km South of Campagnola Emilia
9 km South-West · 8 km
9 months ago
11 Jan 2026, 10:57
2.1
4 km North-West of Medolla
21 km East · 6 km
11 months ago
8 Nov 2025, 08:58
1.7
1 km West of San Martino dall'Argine
30 km North-West · 10 km
11 months ago
7 Nov 2025, 06:48
1.9
5 km North of Reggio nell'Emilia
24 km South-West · 24 km
1 year ago
15 Oct 2025, 04:40
2.3
0 km North of Rio Saliceto
9 km South · 22 km
1 year ago
15 Sept 2025, 11:33
2.1
1 km West of Bagnolo in Piano
18 km South-West · 26 km
1 year ago
17 May 2025, 12:46
2.7
1 km South-East of Bagnolo in Piano
18 km South-West · 9 km
1 year ago
18 Mar 2025, 02:53
1.9
1 year ago
25 Jan 2025, 23:04

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Reggiolo is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 46% of the 42 towns in the province.
Reggiolo2
Nearby towns average7.1

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 days
ISTAT code: 035032

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Reggiolo today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Reggiolo. The latest dates back to 20 June 2026.

Is Reggiolo a seismic area?

Reggiolo 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 Reggiolo?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Reggiolo was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.

When was the last quake near Reggiolo?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Reggiolo dates back to 20 June 2026, magnitude 1.9.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)