Province of Rieti

Earthquakes today in Fara in Sabina

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:32). Latest: M1.7 on 6 August 2026 at 23:28, 2 km North-West of Orvinio, 9 km deep.

1.7
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-West of Orvinio

2 months ago · 6 Aug 2026, 23:28
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
68
days since the last quake within 30 km
453
quakes recorded since 2015
~9 days
on average, one quake every
3.4
The strongest within 30 km
2 km South-East of Montenero Sabino
7 years ago · 6 Nov 2018, 19:50

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

How seismic is Fara in Sabina: 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.

Low
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 = 0.149 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
31
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.4
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Fara in Sabina: 21 April 2015 · 12,326 inhabitants

The seismic history of Fara in Sabina

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

  1. 2001IV-V23 March 2001

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

    Sabina earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 13 km away

  2. 1997IV26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 94 km away

  3. 1980IV23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 262 km away · observed at Passo Corese

  4. 1979V19 September 1979

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 65 km away · observed at Passo Corese

  5. 1979V19 September 1979

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 65 km away

  6. 1950IV-V5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 75 km away · observed at Farfa

  7. 1927IV11 October 1927

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

    Marsica earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 75 km away

  8. 1915D13 January 1915

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 72 km away · observed at Corese Terra

  9. 1915VI13 January 1915

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 72 km away

  10. 1901V24 April 1901

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

    Sabina earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 10 km away

  11. 1899V19 July 1899

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 43 km away

  12. 1873IV-V12 March 1873

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

    Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 111 km away

…and 21 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.

13496.3
Appennino laziale-abruzzese earthquake
9 September 1349 · 37 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
12986.3
Monti Reatini earthquake
1 December 1298 · 47 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17855.8
Monti Reatini earthquake
9 October 1785 · 40 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
13485.6
Subiaco earthquake
13 September 1348 · 44 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

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

The closest seismic structure

Salto Lake-Ovindoli-Barrea

The town lies about 28 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

August 20261eventmax 1.7
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.7
2 km North-West of Orvinio
20 km East · 9 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 23:28
1.6
3 months ago
30 Jul 2026, 12:36
1.2
3 months ago
19 Jul 2026, 17:25
2.1
4 km South-West of Otricoli
29 km North-West · 7 km
3 months ago
16 Jul 2026, 00:25
2.2
3 months ago
7 Jul 2026, 10:51
1.3
4 months ago
22 Jun 2026, 05:37
1.6
5 months ago
24 May 2026, 05:13
0.8
5 months ago
17 May 2026, 08:29
1.3
5 months ago
9 May 2026, 19:58
0.8
3 km South of Rieti
28 km North-East · 10 km
5 months ago
4 May 2026, 01:46

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Fara in Sabina is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 24% of the 73 towns in the province.
Fara in Sabina1
Nearby towns average2.5

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: 057027

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Fara in Sabina today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Fara in Sabina. The latest dates back to 6 August 2026.

Is Fara in Sabina a seismic area?

Fara in Sabina 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 Fara in Sabina?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Fara in Sabina was magnitude 3.4, on 6 November 2018.

When was the last quake near Fara in Sabina?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fara in Sabina dates back to 6 August 2026, magnitude 1.7.

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)