Province of Rimini

Earthquakes today in Morciano di Romagna

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:32). Latest: M1.1 on 10 October 2026 at 01:42, 5 km South of Maiolo, 19 km deep.

1.1
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

5 km South of Maiolo

3 days ago · 10 Oct 2026, 01:42
Depth 19 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
3
days since the last quake within 30 km
334
quakes recorded since 2015
~13 days
on average, one quake every
4.1
The strongest within 30 km
2 km North-West of Colli al Metauro
4 years ago · 29 Oct 2021, 12:53

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

How seismic is Morciano di Romagna: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic 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.

Medium
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 = 0.185 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
4
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
35
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Morciano di Romagna: 28 August 2023 · 6,892 inhabitants

The seismic history of Morciano di Romagna

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

  1. 2017F18 January 2017

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 162 km away

  2. 2000IV-V1 August 2000

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

    Montefeltro earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 25 km away

  3. 1998IV-V26 March 1998

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 86 km away

  4. 1997IV-V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 101 km away

  5. 1997IV26 September 1997

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 101 km away

  6. 1930V30 October 1930

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

    Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 64 km away

  7. 1916VIII16 August 1916

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Riminese earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Ca' Fabbro

  8. 1916VIII16 August 1916

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Riminese earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 14 km away

  9. 1916VII-VIII16 August 1916

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Riminese earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Calagianni

  10. 1916VII-VIII16 August 1916

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Riminese earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Paglia Lunga

  11. 1911V19 February 1911

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

    Forlivese earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 51 km away

  12. 1786VII25 December 1786

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

    Riminese earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 11 km away

…and 10 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.

17816.5
Cagliese earthquake
3 June 1781 · 37 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
19165.8
Riminese earthquake
17 May 1916 · 24 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19165.8
Riminese earthquake
16 August 1916 · 14 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18755.7
Costa romagnola earthquake
17 March 1875 · 33 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

Riminese onshore

The town lies about 2 km from Riminese onshore, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.0between 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

October 20261eventmax 1.1
Jan '25
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan '26
Apr
Jul
Oct

Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.1
5 km South of Maiolo
29 km West · 19 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 01:42
2.2
20 km North-East of Riccione
29 km North · 26 km
13 days ago
30 Sept 2026, 03:50
3.2
10 km North of Riccione
19 km North · 8 km
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 12:03
3.2
10 km North of Riccione
19 km North · 8 km
16 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 12:03
1.2
2 km South of Maiolo
28 km West · 21 km
1 month ago
9 Sept 2026, 06:00
1.2
4 km South of Maiolo
28 km West · 17 km
1 month ago
5 Sept 2026, 23:48
1.1
4 km South of Maiolo
28 km West · 18 km
1 month ago
5 Sept 2026, 13:07
1.4
4 km East of Pennabilli
29 km West · 16 km
2 months ago
21 Aug 2026, 14:09
2.1
2 months ago
20 Aug 2026, 22:11
2.0
8 km North-West of Fermignano
23 km South · 44 km
2 months ago
20 Aug 2026, 21:36

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Morciano di Romagna is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 54% of the 25 towns in the province.
Morciano di Romagna4
Nearby towns average12

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 days
ISTAT code: 099011

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Morciano di Romagna today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Morciano di Romagna. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.

Is Morciano di Romagna a seismic area?

Morciano di Romagna 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 Morciano di Romagna?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Morciano di Romagna was magnitude 4.1, on 29 October 2021.

When was the last quake near Morciano di Romagna?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Morciano di Romagna dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.

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)