Province of Rieti

Earthquakes today in Collalto Sabino

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:19). Latest: M1.9 on 21 September 2026 at 09:44, 2 km South-East of Borgo Velino, 14 km deep.

1.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km South-East of Borgo Velino

22 days ago · 21 Sept 2026, 09:44
Depth 14 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
22
days since the last quake within 30 km
895
quakes recorded since 2015
~5 days
on average, one quake every
3.7
The strongest within 30 km
4 km North-West of L'Aquila
2 years ago · 22 Nov 2023, 17:53

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Collalto Sabino: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic 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.

Medium
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.185 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
78
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.7
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Collalto Sabino. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Collalto Sabino.

Latest earthquake attributed to Collalto Sabino: 20 August 2023 · 440 inhabitants

The seismic history of Collalto Sabino

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Collalto Sabino over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2004NF5 October 2004

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M3.3), epicentre 34 km away

  2. 2000NF27 June 2000

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 22 km away

  3. 2000NF11 March 2000

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 23 km away

  4. 1997III6 November 1997

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Monti Tiburtini earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 31 km away

  5. 1997III14 October 1997

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 83 km away

  6. 1997II3 October 1997

    Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 100 km away

  7. 1997IV26 September 1997

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 96 km away

  8. 1997III26 September 1997

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 96 km away

  9. 1948IV-V31 December 1948

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Monti Reatini earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 42 km away

  10. 1915VII13 January 1915

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 42 km away

  11. 1915VII13 January 1915

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 42 km away · observed at Ricetto

  12. 1915VII13 January 1915

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 42 km away · observed at San Lorenzo

…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.

19157.1
Marsica earthquake
13 January 1915 · 42 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17036.7
Aquilano earthquake
2 February 1703 · 36 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
14616.5
Aquilano earthquake
27 November 1461 · 43 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20096.3
Aquilano earthquake
6 April 2009 · 41 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Salto Lake-Ovindoli-Barrea

The town lies about 9 km from Salto Lake-Ovindoli-Barrea, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.1between 1 and 15 km deep

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

September 20263eventsmax 1.9
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.9
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 09:44
1.4
4 km North-West of Borgorose
16 km East · 10 km
1 month ago
12 Sept 2026, 05:45
1.1
4 km South-West of Tornimparte
18 km North-East · 11 km
1 month ago
8 Sept 2026, 23:54
1.6
3 km West of Cittaducale
27 km North-West · 18 km
2 months ago
23 Aug 2026, 09:58
1.4
3 km West of Cittaducale
29 km North-West · 10 km
2 months ago
23 Aug 2026, 09:39
1.7
2 km North-West of Orvinio
11 km West · 9 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 23:28
1.0
2 km East of Borgo Velino
27 km North · 10 km
2 months ago
4 Aug 2026, 08:20
1.3
2 km West of L'Aquila
30 km East · 10 km
2 months ago
1 Aug 2026, 12:17
1.6
2 km North-West of Rocca Sinibalda
15 km North-West · 14 km
3 months ago
30 Jul 2026, 12:36
0.9
4 km South-West of Antrodoco
23 km North · 9 km
3 months ago
22 Jul 2026, 22:02

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Collalto Sabino is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 24% of the 73 towns in the province.
Collalto Sabino1
Nearby towns average5

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 days
ISTAT code: 057018

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Collalto Sabino today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Collalto Sabino. The latest dates back to 21 September 2026.

Is Collalto Sabino a seismic area?

Collalto Sabino 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 Collalto Sabino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Collalto Sabino was magnitude 3.7, on 22 November 2023.

When was the last quake near Collalto Sabino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Collalto Sabino dates back to 21 September 2026, magnitude 1.9.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)