Earthquakes today in Noli
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 0.4 (updated at 12:28). Latest: M0.4 on 13 October 2026 at 11:56, 4 km South-East of Cairo Montenotte, 9 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
4 km South-East of Cairo Montenotte
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 Noli: zone 3
Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.
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 = 0.065 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Noli. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Noli.
The seismic history of Noli
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Noli over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2001IV-V6 February 2001
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 24 km away
- 1996IV25 November 1996
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 9 km away
- 1993IV17 July 1993
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 13 km away
- 1968F18 April 1968
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 34 km away
- 1936III11 December 1936
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 66 km away
- 1909NF27 May 1909
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 42 km away · observed at Semaforo di Capo Noli
- 1897NF6 July 1897
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 31 km away
- 1896III-IV16 October 1896
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 55 km away
- 1887VII-VIII23 February 1887
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 48 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 48 km away · observed at Tosse
- 1887VII23 February 1887
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 48 km away · observed at Voze
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 11 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?
Noli sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Savona20 events · last 30 daysLiguria region30 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Noli today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Noli, at 11:56, magnitude 0.4.
Is Noli a seismic area?
Noli 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 Noli?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Noli was magnitude 2.9, on 29 April 2023.
When was the last quake near Noli?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Noli dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 0.4.
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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)