Earthquakes in Albisola Superiore
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~11 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.
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 = 0.053 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Albisola Superiore plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Albisola Superiore
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Albisola Superiore over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1996II-III25 November 1996
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 22 km away
- 1993IV-V17 July 1993
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 26 km away
- 1989II-III26 December 1989
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 121 km away
- 1970V31 December 1970
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 37 km away
- 1968IV7 September 1968
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Savonese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 20 km away
- 1968F18 April 1968
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 49 km away
- 1887VII23 February 1887
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 65 km away · observed at Ellera
- 1887VII23 February 1887
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 65 km away
- 1808F2 April 1808
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Val Pellice earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 109 km away
- 1808III-IV2 April 1808
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Val Pellice earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 111 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 19 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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Albisola Superiore records more quakes 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 Savona5 events · 30gLiguria region9 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Albisola Superiore?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Albisola Superiore area: the latest nearby dates back to 14 days ago.
Is Albisola Superiore a seismic area?
Albisola Superiore is classified in seismic zone 4 by the Civil Protection. The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.
What was the strongest earthquake near Albisola Superiore?
In the last ~11 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Albisola Superiore was magnitude 3.1, in 2015.
When was the last quake near Albisola Superiore?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Albisola Superiore was 14 days ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)