Earthquakes today in Castel Sant'Angelo
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.4 (updated at 13:14). Latest: M1.4 on 13 October 2026 at 02:06, 6 km North-East of Posta, 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 Castel Sant'Angelo: 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 = 0.231 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Castel Sant'Angelo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Castel Sant'Angelo.
The seismic history of Castel Sant'Angelo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Castel Sant'Angelo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2009V6 April 2009
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 42 km away
- 2009V6 April 2009
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 42 km away · observed at Canetra
- 1997V-VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 70 km away
- 1961VII31 October 1961
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reatino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 4 km away
- 1961VII31 October 1961
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Reatino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Canetra
- 1950VI5 September 1950
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Canetra
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 60 km away
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 60 km away · observed at Pagliara
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 60 km away · observed at Vasche
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 60 km away · observed at Ponte Alto
- 1703VII2 February 1703
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Aquilano earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 23 km away
- 1703VII-VIII14 January 1703
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 35 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.
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?
Castel Sant'Angelo 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 Rieti61 events · last 30 daysLazio region70 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Castel Sant'Angelo today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Castel Sant'Angelo, at 02:06, magnitude 1.4.
Is Castel Sant'Angelo a seismic area?
Castel Sant'Angelo 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 Castel Sant'Angelo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Castel Sant'Angelo was magnitude 5.5, on 18 January 2017.
When was the last quake near Castel Sant'Angelo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castel Sant'Angelo dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.
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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)