Province of Savona

Earthquakes today in Albisola Superiore

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:56). Latest: M0.9 on 11 October 2026 at 19:58, 2 km North-West of Rialto, 8 km deep.

0.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-West of Rialto

2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 19:58
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
2
days since the last quake within 30 km
355
quakes recorded since 2015
~12 days
on average, one quake every
3.1
The strongest within 30 km
2 km North-East of Rossiglione
11 years ago · 10 Oct 2015, 22:18

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

How seismic is Albisola Superiore: zone 4

Zone4
Seismic zone 4

The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.

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 = 0.053 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
7
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
36
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 Albisola Superiore. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Albisola Superiore.

Latest earthquake attributed to Albisola Superiore: 12 December 2018 · 10,407 inhabitants

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).

  1. 1996II-III25 November 1996

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 22 km away

  2. 1993IV-V17 July 1993

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 26 km away

  3. 1989II-III26 December 1989

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 121 km away

  4. 1970V31 December 1970

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 37 km away

  5. 1968IV7 September 1968

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

    Savonese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 20 km away

  6. 1968F18 April 1968

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 49 km away

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1808F2 April 1808

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

    Val Pellice earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 109 km away

  10. 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.

16805.1
Valle Scrivia earthquake
30 April 1680 · 45 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
17675.0
Genovese earthquake
7 February 1767 · 26 km from here
VI-VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
19684.9
Liguria occidentale earthquake
18 April 1968 · 49 km from here
12764.8
Monferrato earthquake
29 July 1276 · 30 km from here
V-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 19 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 202617eventsmax 2.5
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.9
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-West · 8 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 19:58
0.8
1 km North-East of Rialto
22 km South-West · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 16:15
0.7
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-West · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 14:35
2.5
2 km South-East of Rialto
24 km South-West · 9 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:41
1.3
1 km East of Rialto
22 km South-West · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:15
1.2
1 km North-West of Rialto
22 km South-West · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 12:16
0.7
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-West · 11 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:47
0.7
1 km South-East of Bormida
21 km South-West · 7 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:41
1.0
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-West · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:12
1.5
1 km East of Rialto
22 km South-West · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:11

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Albisola Superiore records more quakes than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 74% of the 69 towns in the province.
Albisola Superiore7
Nearby towns average9.5

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

Context

Province of Savona19 events · last 30 daysLiguria region29 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 009004

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Albisola Superiore today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Albisola Superiore. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.

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 INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Albisola Superiore was magnitude 3.1, on 10 October 2015.

When was the last quake near Albisola Superiore?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Albisola Superiore dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.

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)