Province of Genova

Earthquakes today in Rossiglione

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:48). Latest: M1.0 on 14 August 2026 at 07:12, 4 km South-West of Ceranesi, 12 km deep.

1.0
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km South-West of Ceranesi

2 months ago · 14 Aug 2026, 07:12
Depth 12 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
60
days since the last quake within 30 km
184
quakes recorded since 2015
~23 days
on average, one quake every
3.1
The strongest within 30 km
3 km West of Serravalle Scrivia
6 years ago · 11 Sept 2020, 11:28

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

How seismic is Rossiglione: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

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 = 0.062 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
10
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
19
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Rossiglione: 22 April 2026 · 2,932 inhabitants

The seismic history of Rossiglione

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

  1. 2005NF18 April 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle del Trebbia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 58 km away

  2. 2001III18 July 2001

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Monferrato earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 33 km away

  3. 2000II-III21 August 2000

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Monferrato earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 45 km away

  4. 1993II-III17 July 1993

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 51 km away

  5. 1989III26 December 1989

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 147 km away

  6. 1972III25 October 1972

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Appennino settentrionale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 96 km away

  7. 1972IV18 January 1972

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 56 km away

  8. 1970IV31 December 1970

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 62 km away

  9. 1963III19 July 1963

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 142 km away

  10. 1897IV-V6 July 1897

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 15 km away

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.

18285.7
Oltrepò Pavese earthquake
9 October 1828 · 43 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
15415.3
Valle Scrivia earthquake
22 October 1541 · 30 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19455.1
Oltrepò Pavese earthquake
29 June 1945 · 48 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
16805.1
Valle Scrivia earthquake
30 April 1680 · 19 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

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

The closest seismic structure

Imperia Promontory

The town lies about 38 km from Imperia Promontory, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.4between 3 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 1.0
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.0
4 km South-West of Ceranesi
14 km South-East · 12 km
2 months ago
14 Aug 2026, 07:12
1.0
1 km West of Savignone
26 km East · 9 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 23:31
1.4
2 km South-East of Casella
27 km East · 11 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 22:38
2.1
2 km South-East of Casella
27 km East · 8 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 19:11
1.2
2 km East of Casella
29 km East · 9 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 17:11
1.1
3 km South of Casella
27 km East · 11 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 16:49
1.6
1 km West of Tiglieto
6 km South-West · 10 km
3 months ago
5 Jul 2026, 16:40
1.7
2 km North of Giusvalla
23 km West · 9 km
5 months ago
31 May 2026, 00:00
2.0
2 km North of Rossiglione
2 km North · 9 km
6 months ago
22 Apr 2026, 06:46
1.3
2 km South-East of Tiglieto
6 km South · 9 km
7 months ago
17 Mar 2026, 01:58

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Rossiglione 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 85% of the 67 towns in the province.
Rossiglione10
Nearby towns average3.7

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

Context

Province of Genova0 events · last 30 daysLiguria region29 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 010051

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Rossiglione today?

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

Is Rossiglione a seismic area?

Rossiglione is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near Rossiglione?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Rossiglione was magnitude 3.1, on 11 September 2020.

When was the last quake near Rossiglione?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Rossiglione dates back to 14 August 2026, magnitude 1.0.

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)