Province of Imperia

Earthquakes today in Camporosso

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:23). Latest: M0.8 on 12 October 2026 at 14:36, 1 km North-East of Isolabona, 9 km deep.

0.8
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km North-East of Isolabona

22 hours ago · 12 Oct 2026, 14:36
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
1
day since the last quake within 30 km
376
quakes recorded since 2015
~11 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
17 km West of Olivetta San Michele
1 year ago · 18 Mar 2025, 18:45

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

How seismic is Camporosso: 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 = 0.139 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
36
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 Camporosso. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Camporosso.

Latest earthquake attributed to Camporosso: 26 August 2026 · 5,419 inhabitants

The seismic history of Camporosso

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

  1. 2001IV-V25 February 2001

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 41 km away

  2. 1998III-IV31 August 1998

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

    Slovenia centrale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 618 km away

  3. 1993NF17 July 1993

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 66 km away

  4. 1957II-III8 March 1957

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 14 km away

  5. 1887VII-VIII23 February 1887

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 31 km away

  6. 1854VI29 December 1854

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 43 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.

18876.3
Liguria occidentale earthquake
23 February 1887 · 31 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
15645.8
Lantosque earthquake
20 July 1564 · 36 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
16445.7
Alpes Niçoises earthquake
15 February 1644 · 36 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18545.7
Liguria occidentale earthquake
29 December 1854 · 43 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

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

The closest seismic structure

Imperia Promontory

The town lies about 14 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

October 20269eventsmax 1.5
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.8
1 km North-East of Isolabona
12 km North · 9 km
22 hours ago
12 Oct 2026, 14:36
0.8
1 km North-East of Isolabona
12 km North · 9 km
22 hours ago
12 Oct 2026, 14:36
0.7
1 km South-West of Pigna
13 km North · 8 km
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 07:20
1.3
1 km South-West of Pigna
13 km North · 9 km
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 06:18
1.0
1 km West of Pigna
13 km North · 10 km
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 03:32
1.5
1 km South-West of Pigna
13 km North · 10 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 21:02
0.9
1 km West of Pigna
14 km North · 9 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 08:56
0.9
1 km West of Pigna
14 km North · 9 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 08:56
0.9
3 km North-West of Pigna
16 km North · 8 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 01:34
0.8
5 km South of Bordighera
10 km South-East · 9 km
21 days ago
22 Sept 2026, 23:29

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Camporosso is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 31% of the 66 towns in the province.
Camporosso1
Nearby towns average30

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

Context

Province of Imperia10 events · last 30 daysLiguria region30 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 008011

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Camporosso today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Camporosso. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.

Is Camporosso a seismic area?

Camporosso 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 Camporosso?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Camporosso was magnitude 3.6, on 18 March 2025.

When was the last quake near Camporosso?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Camporosso dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.8.

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)