Earthquakes today in Acuto
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:05). Latest: M1.6 on 26 September 2026 at 00:06, 1 km South-West of Alatri, 10 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 Acuto: 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 = 0.154 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Acuto. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Acuto.
The seismic history of Acuto
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Acuto 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 83 km away
- 2004NF5 October 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M3.3), epicentre 18 km away
- 2001NF20 December 2001
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 22 km away
- 2000II-III27 June 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 24 km away
- 2000NF28 May 2000
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 24 km away
- 2000IV11 March 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 24 km away
- 1998NF15 August 1998
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Reatino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 65 km away
- 1998NF12 May 1998
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Monti Simbruini earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 22 km away
- 1997NF14 October 1997
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 126 km away
- 1979IV19 September 1979
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 106 km away
- 1950II5 September 1950
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 87 km away
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 38 km away
…and 2 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 31 km from Castelli Romani, 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?
Acuto is quieter 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 Frosinone4 events · last 30 daysLazio region70 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Acuto today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Acuto. The latest dates back to 26 September 2026.
Is Acuto a seismic area?
Acuto 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 Acuto?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Acuto was magnitude 3.3, on 20 January 2026.
When was the last quake near Acuto?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Acuto dates back to 26 September 2026, magnitude 1.6.
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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)