Earthquakes today in Chiusanico
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:42). Latest: M0.8 on 12 October 2026 at 14:36, 1 km North-East of Isolabona, 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 Chiusanico: 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 = 0.156 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Chiusanico. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Chiusanico.
The seismic history of Chiusanico
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Chiusanico over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2001II25 February 2001
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 70 km away
- 1995NF21 April 1995
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 40 km away
- 1989III-IV26 December 1989
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 63 km away
- 1887VIII23 February 1887
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away
- 1887VII-VIII23 February 1887
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Torria
- 1887VII23 February 1887
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Gazzelli
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 17 km from Imperia Promontory, 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?
Chiusanico 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 Imperia10 events · last 30 daysLiguria region29 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Chiusanico today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Chiusanico. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Chiusanico a seismic area?
Chiusanico 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 Chiusanico?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Chiusanico was magnitude 2.6, on 5 March 2018.
When was the last quake near Chiusanico?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Chiusanico dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.8.
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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)