Province of Rieti

Earthquakes today in Colli sul Velino

Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.4 (updated at 12:20). Latest: M1.4 on 13 October 2026 at 02:06, 6 km North-East of Posta, 10 km deep.

1.4
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

6 km North-East of Posta

10 hours ago · 13 Oct 2026, 02:06
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
Today
latest quake within 30 km
4,006
quakes recorded since 2015
~1 days
on average, one quake every
3.7
The strongest within 30 km
8 km South of Spoleto
9 years ago · 9 Feb 2017, 10:58

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

How seismic is Colli sul Velino: 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 = 0.186 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
17
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
367
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 Colli sul Velino. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Colli sul Velino.

Latest earthquake attributed to Colli sul Velino: 1 January 2026 · 524 inhabitants

The seismic history of Colli sul Velino

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

  1. 2005III15 December 2005

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

    Val Nerina earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 27 km away

  2. 2001III23 March 2001

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

    Sabina earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 32 km away

  3. 2000III16 December 2000

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

    Ternano earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 16 km away

  4. 1997II9 November 1997

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 43 km away

  5. 1997IV-V14 October 1997

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 46 km away

  6. 1997IV6 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 60 km away

  7. 1997IV-V3 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 61 km away

  8. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 59 km away

  9. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 58 km away

  10. 1996NF20 October 1996

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Appennino laziale-abruzzese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 40 km away

  11. 1994NF2 June 1994

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Aquilano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 36 km away

  12. 1993III5 June 1993

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

    Valle del Topino earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 70 km away

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.

17036.9
Valnerina earthquake
14 January 1703 · 34 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17036.7
Aquilano earthquake
2 February 1703 · 42 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20166.6
Valnerina earthquake
30 October 2016 · 46 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
13286.5
Valnerina earthquake
1 December 1328 · 45 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

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

The closest seismic structure

Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa

The town lies about 13 km from Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 1 and 8 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.4
6 km North-East of Posta
29 km East · 10 km
10 hours ago
13 Oct 2026, 02:06
0.9
8 km South of Cascia
26 km North-East · 12 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 12:41
1.1
1 km West of Spoleto
28 km North · 10 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 03:32
1.1
1 km West of Spoleto
28 km North · 10 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 03:32
1.3
1 km West of Spoleto
28 km North · 9 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 11:50
0.9
2 km North-West of Borbona
28 km East · 9 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 08:46
0.9
2 km North-West of Borbona
28 km East · 9 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 08:46
1.0
2 km North-West of Borbona
27 km East · 9 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 05:14
1.0
2 km North-West of Borbona
27 km East · 9 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 05:14
1.5
2 km South-West of Posta
23 km East · 17 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 14:03

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Colli sul Velino records more quakes than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 68% of the 73 towns in the province.
Colli sul Velino17
Nearby towns average81

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: 057022

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Colli sul Velino today?

Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Colli sul Velino, at 02:06, magnitude 1.4.

Is Colli sul Velino a seismic area?

Colli sul Velino 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 Colli sul Velino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Colli sul Velino was magnitude 3.7, on 9 February 2017.

When was the last quake near Colli sul Velino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Colli sul Velino 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)