Province of Imperia

Earthquakes today in Lucinasco

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:24). 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
497
quakes recorded since 2015
~9 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 Lucinasco: 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.

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 = 0.159 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
53
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 Lucinasco. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Lucinasco.

Latest earthquake attributed to Lucinasco: 19 March 2026 · 280 inhabitants

The seismic history of Lucinasco

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

  1. 2001NF25 February 2001

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 67 km away

  2. 1993II17 July 1993

    Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 35 km away

  3. 1989II26 December 1989

    Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 61 km away

  4. 1887VII-VIII23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 9 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 · 9 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18315.6
Liguria occidentale earthquake
26 May 1831 · 15 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18185.3
Liguria occidentale earthquake
23 February 1818 · 8 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19635.0
Mar Ligure earthquake
27 July 1963 · 47 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

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

The closest seismic structure

Imperia Promontory

The town lies about 17 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
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

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

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Lucinasco is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 31% of the 66 towns in the province.
Lucinasco1
Nearby towns average1.5

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: 008033

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Lucinasco today?

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

Is Lucinasco a seismic area?

Lucinasco 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 Lucinasco?

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

When was the last quake near Lucinasco?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Lucinasco 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)