Earthquakes today in Montenars
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 0.7 (updated at 14:51). Latest: M0.7 on 13 October 2026 at 04:51, 2 km North of Verzegnis, 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 Montenars: zone 1
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
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 = 0.258 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Montenars. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montenars.
The seismic history of Montenars
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montenars over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004IV-V12 July 2004
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Slovenia nord-occidentale earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 33 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 2002IV-V14 February 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Carnia earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1998IV-V28 May 1998
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Friuli earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1991IV5 October 1991
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Prealpi Giulie earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1991IV-V11 June 1991
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Prealpi Friulane earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1988IV1 February 1988
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Friuli earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1976VIII15 September 1976
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Friuli earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1976IX-X6 May 1976
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Jouf
- 1976IX-X6 May 1976
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
- 1976IX6 May 1976
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Frattins
- 1976D6 May 1976
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Cologna
- 1928VI27 March 1928
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Carnia earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Montenars (Isola)
…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?
Montenars records more quakes than the average of its province.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Udine21 events · last 30 daysFriuli-Venezia Giulia region38 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Montenars today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Montenars, at 04:51, magnitude 0.7.
Is Montenars a seismic area?
Montenars is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montenars?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montenars was magnitude 4.1, on 27 March 2024.
When was the last quake near Montenars?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montenars dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 0.7.
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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)