Earthquakes today in San Daniele del Friuli
Today, within 30 km: 3 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 0.7 (updated at 20:40). Latest: M0.7 on 13 October 2026 at 20:10, 3 km North-West of Trasaghis, 8 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 San Daniele del Friuli: 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 = 0.247 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Daniele del Friuli. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Daniele del Friuli.
The seismic history of San Daniele del Friuli
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Daniele del Friuli over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1977VI16 September 1977
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Friuli earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 14 km away
- 1977V3 April 1977
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Friuli earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 19 km away
- 1976VIII-IX6 May 1976
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Cimano
- 1976VIII6 May 1976
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 12 km away
- 1976VIII6 May 1976
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Friuli earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Villanova
- 1954VI11 October 1954
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Friuli earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 10 km away
- 1936V18 October 1936
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpago Cansiglio earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 49 km away
- 1931V25 December 1931
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Friuli earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 13 km away
- 1928V-VI27 March 1928
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Carnia earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 24 km away
- 1908V10 July 1908
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Carnia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 37 km away
- 1511VII-VIII26 March 1511
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Friuli-Slovenia earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 17 km away
- 1348VIII-IX25 January 1348
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Alpi Giulie earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 58 km away
…and 32 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 lies about 4 km from Maniago-Sequals, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
San Daniele del Friuli 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 Udine24 events · last 30 daysFriuli-Venezia Giulia region41 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near San Daniele del Friuli today?
Yes: today 3 quakes were recorded within 30 km of San Daniele del Friuli; the strongest magnitude 0.7, the most recent at 20:10.
Is San Daniele del Friuli a seismic area?
San Daniele del Friuli 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 San Daniele del Friuli?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Daniele del Friuli was magnitude 4.1, on 27 March 2024.
When was the last quake near San Daniele del Friuli?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Daniele del Friuli 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)