Province of Viterbo

Earthquakes today in Castiglione in Teverina

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:06). Latest: M0.9 on 14 August 2026 at 16:02, 3 km South-West of Massa Martana, 8 km deep.

0.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km South-West of Massa Martana

2 months ago · 14 Aug 2026, 16:02
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
60
days since the last quake within 30 km
632
quakes recorded since 2015
~7 days
on average, one quake every
4.1
The strongest within 30 km
0 km South of Castel Giorgio
10 years ago · 30 May 2016, 22:24

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

How seismic is Castiglione in Teverina: 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 = 0.145 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
9
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
14
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Castiglione in Teverina: 23 December 2020 · 2,385 inhabitants

The seismic history of Castiglione in Teverina

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

  1. 2016IV30 October 2016

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 79 km away

  2. 1998V26 March 1998

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 76 km away

  3. 1997V6 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 69 km away

  4. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 72 km away

  5. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 69 km away

  6. 1979IV19 September 1979

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 64 km away

  7. 1971VI2 March 1971

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

    Orvietano earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Sermugnano

  8. 1971V2 March 1971

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

    Orvietano earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 5 km away

  9. 1915VI-VII13 January 1915

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

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 132 km away

  10. 1695VI-VII11 June 1695

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

    Lazio settentrionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Vaiano

  11. 1695VI-VII11 June 1695

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

    Lazio settentrionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Sermugnano

  12. 1695IV-V11 June 1695

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

    Lazio settentrionale earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 7 km away

…and 10 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.

16955.8
Lazio settentrionale earthquake
11 June 1695 · 7 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
12775.6
Spoleto earthquake
1277 · 47 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
12765.6
Orvietano earthquake
22 May 1276 · 11 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18785.5
Valle Umbra earthquake
15 September 1878 · 46 km from here

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 45 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

August 20262eventsmax 1.3
Jan '25
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.9
2 months ago
14 Aug 2026, 16:02
1.3
5 km North-West of Narni
28 km South-East · 7 km
2 months ago
5 Aug 2026, 19:45
0.9
3 km North of Bolsena
16 km West · 10 km
3 months ago
22 Jul 2026, 22:39
1.1
4 km North of Bolsena
17 km West · 10 km
3 months ago
22 Jul 2026, 21:11
1.6
4 km North of Bolsena
17 km West · 11 km
3 months ago
21 Jul 2026, 20:41
1.9
5 months ago
23 May 2026, 01:37
1.6
5 months ago
19 May 2026, 04:41
1.5
5 km West of San Venanzo
20 km North · 9 km
5 months ago
18 May 2026, 14:32
1.2
3 km North-East of Bolsena
15 km West · 4 km
5 months ago
3 May 2026, 10:40
1.6
7 months ago
26 Mar 2026, 14:28

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Castiglione in Teverina 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 88% of the 60 towns in the province.
Castiglione in Teverina9
Nearby towns average35

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

Context

Province of Viterbo2 events · last 30 daysLazio region70 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 056018

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Castiglione in Teverina today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Castiglione in Teverina. The latest dates back to 14 August 2026.

Is Castiglione in Teverina a seismic area?

Castiglione in Teverina 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 Castiglione in Teverina?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Castiglione in Teverina was magnitude 4.1, on 30 May 2016.

When was the last quake near Castiglione in Teverina?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castiglione in Teverina dates back to 14 August 2026, magnitude 0.9.

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)