Province of Imperia

Earthquakes today in Cesio

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:31). 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

21 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
513
quakes recorded since 2015
~8 days
on average, one quake every
3.1
The strongest within 30 km
10 km West of Triora
1 year ago · 29 Jul 2025, 18:24

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

How seismic is Cesio: 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.

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 = 0.153 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
48
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 Cesio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Cesio.

Latest earthquake attributed to Cesio: 1 May 2026 · 286 inhabitants

The seismic history of Cesio

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

  1. 2001III-IV25 February 2001

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 73 km away

  2. 1989II-III26 December 1989

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 66 km away

  3. 1887VII-VIII23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Arzeno d'Oneglia

  4. 1887VII-VIII23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 14 km away

  5. 1887VII23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Cartari

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 · 14 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18315.6
Liguria occidentale earthquake
26 May 1831 · 20 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18185.3
Liguria occidentale earthquake
23 February 1818 · 12 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19684.9
Liguria occidentale earthquake
18 April 1968 · 7 km from here

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

The closest seismic structure

Imperia Promontory

The town lies about 22 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 202611eventsmax 1.5
Jan '25
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

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

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Cesio is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 31% of the 66 towns in the province.
Cesio1
Nearby towns average2.6

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 region29 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 008018

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Cesio today?

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

Is Cesio a seismic area?

Cesio 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 Cesio?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Cesio was magnitude 3.1, on 29 July 2025.

When was the last quake near Cesio?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Cesio 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)