Earthquakes today in Bellaria-Igea Marina
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:39). Latest: M2.4 on 10 October 2026 at 10:13, 8 km East of Forlimpopoli, 11 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 Bellaria-Igea Marina: 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 = 0.184 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Bellaria-Igea Marina. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Bellaria-Igea Marina.
The seismic history of Bellaria-Igea Marina
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Bellaria-Igea Marina over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2017F18 January 2017
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 190 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 2017F18 January 2017
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 190 km away · observed at Igea Marina
- 2003IV-V7 December 2003
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Forlivese earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 2000IV-V1 August 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Montefeltro earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 2000IV8 May 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Faentino earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 46 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 1998IV26 March 1998
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 113 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 1997IV-V26 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 128 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 1997IV-V26 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 128 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 1995IV27 December 1995
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Forlivese earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 1993IV9 November 1993
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cesenate earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
- 1786VII25 December 1786
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Riminese earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Bordonchio
- 1786VI-VII25 December 1786
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Riminese earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Bellaria Igea Marina (Bellaria)
…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?
Bellaria-Igea Marina sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Rimini5 events · last 30 daysEmilia-Romagna region39 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Bellaria-Igea Marina today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Bellaria-Igea Marina. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Bellaria-Igea Marina a seismic area?
Bellaria-Igea Marina 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 Bellaria-Igea Marina?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Bellaria-Igea Marina was magnitude 4.3, on 15 January 2019.
When was the last quake near Bellaria-Igea Marina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bellaria-Igea Marina dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 2.4.
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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)