Province of Roma

Earthquakes today in Albano Laziale

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:04). Latest: M1.3 on 19 September 2026 at 15:46, 2 km North of Monte Compatri, 9 km deep.

1.3
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North of Monte Compatri

24 days ago · 19 Sept 2026, 15:46
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
24
days since the last quake within 30 km
324
quakes recorded since 2015
~13 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
3 km West of Zagarolo
7 years ago · 23 Jun 2019, 22:43

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

How seismic is Albano Laziale: 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 = 0.165 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
11
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
16
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.6
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Albano Laziale: 15 May 2026 · 38,433 inhabitants

The seismic history of Albano Laziale

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

  1. 1989V-VI19 December 1989

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 9 km away

  2. 1989VI23 October 1989

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away

  3. 1989V-VI19 October 1989

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 6 km away

  4. 1989V23 April 1989

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M3.6), epicentre 5 km away

  5. 1987VI11 April 1987

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 8 km away

  6. 1927VI26 December 1927

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 5 km away

  7. 1915V-VI13 January 1915

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

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 80 km away

  8. 1911VI10 April 1911

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 7 km away

  9. 1899VI-VII19 July 1899

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 9 km away

  10. 1899VI19 July 1899

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Cecchina

  11. 1829VII1 June 1829

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 5 km away

  12. 1806VI-VII26 August 1806

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

    Colli Albani earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away

…and 33 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.

18065.6
Colli Albani earthquake
26 August 1806 · 7 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
13485.6
Subiaco earthquake
13 September 1348 · 44 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
14385.3
Colli Albani earthquake
2 February 1438 · 8 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
11605.3
Subiaco earthquake
15 October 1160 · 44 km from here

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

The closest seismic structure

Castelli Romani

The town lies about 4 km from Castelli Romani, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 5.9between 5 and 11 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 20262eventsmax 1.3
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.3
2 km North of Monte Compatri
17 km North-East · 9 km
24 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 15:46
1.3
3 km North-East of Monte Compatri
18 km North-East · 6 km
1 month ago
11 Sept 2026, 09:27
1.7
2 km South-West of Albano Laziale
2 km South-West · 12 km
5 months ago
15 May 2026, 07:15
1.9
8 km North-West of Ciampino
17 km North-West · 9 km
7 months ago
18 Mar 2026, 22:38
1.9
9 km North-West of Ciampino
18 km North-West · 8 km
7 months ago
16 Mar 2026, 13:58
1.5
9 km North-West of Ciampino
17 km North-West · 9 km
7 months ago
15 Mar 2026, 01:05
1.9
9 km North-West of Ciampino
17 km North-West · 10 km
7 months ago
14 Mar 2026, 22:57
2.0
8 km West of Frascati
17 km North · 9 km
7 months ago
14 Mar 2026, 22:44
1.2
6 km South-West of Tivoli
23 km North-East · 11 km
7 months ago
14 Mar 2026, 18:02
2.1
2 km North of Artena
19 km East · 11 km
7 months ago
6 Mar 2026, 00:23

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Albano Laziale sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 86% of the 121 towns in the province.
Albano Laziale11
Nearby towns average16

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Roma1 event · last 30 daysLazio region70 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 058003

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Albano Laziale today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Albano Laziale. The latest dates back to 19 September 2026.

Is Albano Laziale a seismic area?

Albano Laziale 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 Albano Laziale?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Albano Laziale was magnitude 3.6, on 23 June 2019.

When was the last quake near Albano Laziale?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Albano Laziale dates back to 19 September 2026, magnitude 1.3.

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)