Earthquakes today in Pozzaglia Sabina
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M1.9 on 21 September 2026 at 09:44, 2 km South-East of Borgo Velino, 14 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
2 km South-East of Borgo Velino
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 Pozzaglia Sabina: 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.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.162 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Pozzaglia Sabina. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Pozzaglia Sabina.
The seismic history of Pozzaglia Sabina
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pozzaglia Sabina over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005III15 December 2005
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Val Nerina earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 67 km away
- 2000IV-V27 June 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 21 km away
- 2000IV-V11 March 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 22 km away
- 1994NF7 August 1994
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Val Roveto earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 36 km away
- 1994NF2 June 1994
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Aquilano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 42 km away
- 1990III19 June 1990
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alto Aniene earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 13 km away
- 1990NF5 May 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 280 km away
- 1987NF3 July 1987
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 139 km away
- 1948IV31 December 1948
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti Reatini earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 40 km away
- 1915VII-VIII13 January 1915
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 49 km away
- 1915D13 January 1915
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 49 km away · observed at Montorio in Valle
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 lies about 15 km from Salto Lake-Ovindoli-Barrea, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
Pozzaglia Sabina is quieter than the average of its province.
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 Pozzaglia Sabina today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Pozzaglia Sabina. The latest dates back to 21 September 2026.
Is Pozzaglia Sabina a seismic area?
Pozzaglia 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 Pozzaglia Sabina?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Pozzaglia Sabina was magnitude 3.4, on 6 November 2018.
When was the last quake near Pozzaglia Sabina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pozzaglia Sabina dates back to 21 September 2026, magnitude 1.9.
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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)