Earthquakes today in Cittareale
Today, within 30 km: 2 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.7 (updated at 11:36). Latest: M1.7 on 13 October 2026 at 07:21, 3 km North-East of Norcia, 9 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 Cittareale: 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 = 0.260 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Cittareale. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Cittareale.
The seismic history of Cittareale
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Cittareale over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2016VI30 October 2016
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 24 km away · observed at Trimezzo
- 1979VIII-IX19 September 1979
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Trimezzo
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 20 km away
- 1950VI-VII5 September 1950
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Trimezzo
- 1950D5 September 1950
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Vezzano
- 1950D5 September 1950
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Cupello
- 1950D5 September 1950
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 27 km away
- 1916VII16 November 1916
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Alto Reatino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 4 km away
- 1730VII-VIII12 May 1730
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Trimezzo
- 1703XI14 January 1703
Catastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away
- 1703X14 January 1703
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Trimezzo
- 1703VII-VIII14 January 1703
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Santa Croce
…and 52 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?
Cittareale 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 Cittareale today?
Yes: today 2 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Cittareale; the strongest magnitude 1.7, the most recent at 07:21.
Is Cittareale a seismic area?
Cittareale 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 Cittareale?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Cittareale was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Cittareale?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Cittareale dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.7.
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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)