Earthquakes today in Viano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). 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 Viano: zone 2
A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
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 = 0.160 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Viano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Viano.
The seismic history of Viano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Viano 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 20 km away
- 2002NF18 June 2002
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Frignano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 18 km away
- 2002II8 June 2002
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Frignano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 31 km away
- 2000III3 October 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Frignano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 24 km away
- 2000IV-V18 June 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 29 km away
- 1998NF21 February 1998
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 27 km away
- 1997NF12 May 1997
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 26 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 29 km away
- 1988NF15 March 1988
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 34 km away
- 1965II9 November 1965
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Appennino reggiano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 28 km away
- 1932II-III19 April 1932
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Modenese earthquake (M3.6), epicentre 21 km away
- 1930F30 October 1930
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 242 km away · observed at Regnano
…and 3 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?
Viano 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 Viano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Viano. The latest dates back to 5 October 2026.
Is Viano a seismic area?
Viano is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
What was the strongest earthquake near Viano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Viano was magnitude 4.3, on 9 February 2022.
When was the last quake near Viano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Viano 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)