Province of Savona

Earthquakes today in Giustenice

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:36). 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
611
quakes recorded since 2015
~7 days
on average, one quake every
2.5
The strongest within 30 km
2 km South-East of Rialto
2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 13:41

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

How seismic is Giustenice: 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.

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 = 0.096 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
47
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.5
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Giustenice. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Giustenice.

Latest earthquake attributed to Giustenice: 27 August 2025 · 946 inhabitants

The seismic history of Giustenice

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

  1. 2001IV-V6 February 2001

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 37 km away · observed at Giustenice (San Lorenzo)

  2. 1996IV25 November 1996

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 24 km away · observed at Giustenice (San Lorenzo)

  3. 1993V17 July 1993

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 3 km away · observed at Giustenice (San Lorenzo)

  4. 1989II26 December 1989

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 92 km away · observed at Giustenice (San Lorenzo)

  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 37 km away · observed at Giustenice (San Lorenzo)

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 · 37 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18315.6
Liguria occidentale earthquake
26 May 1831 · 47 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18185.3
Liguria occidentale earthquake
23 February 1818 · 33 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19684.9
Liguria occidentale earthquake
18 April 1968 · 20 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 24 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 202619eventsmax 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
7 km North-East · 8 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 19:58
0.8
1 km North-East of Rialto
7 km North-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 16:15
0.7
2 km North-West of Rialto
7 km North-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 14:35
2.5
2 km South-East of Rialto
5 km North-East · 9 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:41
1.3
1 km East of Rialto
7 km North-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:15
1.2
1 km North-West of Rialto
7 km North-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 12:16
0.7
2 km North-West of Rialto
7 km North-East · 11 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:47
0.7
1 km South-East of Bormida
10 km North-East · 7 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:41
1.0
2 km North-West of Rialto
7 km North-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:12
1.5
1 km East of Rialto
7 km North-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:11

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Giustenice is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 44% of the 69 towns in the province.
Giustenice2
Nearby towns average21

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: 009031

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Giustenice today?

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

Is Giustenice a seismic area?

Giustenice 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 Giustenice?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Giustenice was magnitude 2.5, on 11 October 2026.

When was the last quake near Giustenice?

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

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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)