Earthquakes today in San Martino in Rio
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:42). 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 San Martino in Rio: 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 = 0.162 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Martino in Rio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Martino in Rio.
The seismic history of San Martino in Rio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Martino in Rio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2008V23 December 2008
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Gazzata
- 2000V-VI18 June 2000
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 8 km away
- 1998IV21 February 1998
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 8 km away
- 1996IV-V16 December 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 13 km away
- 1996IV-V26 October 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 16 km away
- 1996VI15 October 1996
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 12 km away
- 1988V15 March 1988
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 14 km away
- 1987VI2 May 1987
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 12 km away
- 1987V24 April 1987
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 13 km away
- 1971VII15 July 1971
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 36 km away
- 1953VI22 August 1953
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 8 km away
- 1920IV-V7 September 1920
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 72 km away
…and 11 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?
San Martino in Rio is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
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 San Martino in Rio today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of San Martino in Rio. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is San Martino in Rio a seismic area?
San Martino in Rio 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 San Martino in Rio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Martino in Rio was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.
When was the last quake near San Martino in Rio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Martino in Rio 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)