Earthquakes today in Capranica Prenestina
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.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Capranica Prenestina: 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 = 0.154 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Capranica Prenestina. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Capranica Prenestina.
The seismic history of Capranica Prenestina
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Capranica Prenestina over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2019III23 June 2019
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Colli Albani earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 15 km away
- 2001IV-V20 December 2001
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 3 km away
- 2000III13 November 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M3.6), epicentre 10 km away
- 2000IV27 June 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 11 km away
- 2000V11 March 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valle dell'Aniene earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 km away
- 1997IV6 November 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti Tiburtini earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 18 km away
- 1989III19 December 1989
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Colli Albani earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 32 km away
- 1948IV31 December 1948
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti Reatini earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 69 km away
- 1933IV26 September 1933
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Maiella earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 98 km away
- 1915VI-VII13 January 1915
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 51 km away
- 1895IV-V1 November 1895
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Campagna romana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 44 km away
- 1892V22 January 1892
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Colli Albani earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 26 km away
…and 13 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 18 km from Castelli Romani, 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?
Capranica Prenestina 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 Roma1 event · last 30 daysLazio region70 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Capranica Prenestina today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Capranica Prenestina. The latest dates back to 19 September 2026.
Is Capranica Prenestina a seismic area?
Capranica Prenestina 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 Capranica Prenestina?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Capranica Prenestina was magnitude 3.6, on 23 June 2019.
When was the last quake near Capranica Prenestina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Capranica Prenestina dates back to 19 September 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)