Earthquakes today in Vezzano sul Crostolo
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:46). 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 Vezzano sul Crostolo: 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 = 0.159 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Vezzano sul Crostolo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Vezzano sul Crostolo.
The seismic history of Vezzano sul Crostolo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Vezzano sul Crostolo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2008VI23 December 2008
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Paderna Chiesa
- 2008V-VI23 December 2008
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 15 km away
- 1998III-IV21 February 1998
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 28 km away
- 1997III-IV12 May 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 25 km away
- 1996V-VI15 October 1996
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 28 km away
- 1995IV31 December 1995
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino reggiano earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 17 km away
- 1995I-II10 October 1995
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Lunigiana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 67 km away
- 1988IV-V15 March 1988
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 33 km away
- 1983VI9 November 1983
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 29 km away
- 1971VI15 July 1971
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Parmense earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 30 km away
- 1961IV13 August 1961
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Parmense earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 30 km away
- 1930II24 May 1930
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 51 km away
…and 8 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?
Vezzano sul Crostolo is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 Vezzano sul Crostolo today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Vezzano sul Crostolo. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is Vezzano sul Crostolo a seismic area?
Vezzano sul Crostolo 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 Vezzano sul Crostolo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Vezzano sul Crostolo was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.
When was the last quake near Vezzano sul Crostolo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Vezzano sul Crostolo 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)