Province of Bergamo

Earthquakes today in Azzano San Paolo

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:55). Latest: M1.4 on 4 January 2026 at 11:44, 1 km South-East of Zanica, 27 km deep.

1.4
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km South-East of Zanica

9 months ago · 4 Jan 2026, 11:44
Depth 27 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
282
days since the last quake within 30 km
71
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 months
on average, one quake every
3.9
The strongest within 30 km
1 km West of Dalmine
4 years ago · 18 Dec 2021, 11:34

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

How seismic is Azzano San Paolo: 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 = 0.118 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Stezzano Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
1
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.9
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Azzano San Paolo in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 7,597 inhabitants

The seismic history of Azzano San Paolo

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

  1. 2002IV-V13 November 2002

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

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 36 km away

  2. 1995NF29 October 1995

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Lago d'Iseo earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 15 km away

  3. 1991III20 November 1991

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

    Grigioni, Vaz earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 120 km away

  4. 1961IV23 November 1961

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

    Prealpi bergamasche earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 13 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.

18025.6
Valle dell'Oglio earthquake
12 May 1802 · 29 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
13965.3
Monza earthquake
26 November 1396 · 33 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
17865.2
Pianura lombarda earthquake
7 April 1786 · 45 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19515.2
Lodigiano earthquake
15 May 1951 · 49 km from here
VI-VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

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

The closest seismic structure

Western S-Alps internal thrust

The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 5 and 12 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.4
1 km South-East of Zanica
5 km South-East · 27 km
9 months ago
4 Jan 2026, 11:44
2.1
2 km South-West of Bedulita
18 km North-West · 9 km
1 year ago
4 Jul 2025, 10:28
1.6
1 year ago
1 Apr 2025, 19:39
1.8
2 km North-West of Comazzo
29 km South-West · 49 km
1 year ago
17 Mar 2025, 03:50
2.2
1 year ago
25 Feb 2025, 01:36
1.9
2 km North of Passirano
30 km East · 7 km
1 year ago
5 Jan 2025, 19:03
1.9
2 km East of Bariano
16 km South · 10 km
1 year ago
4 Nov 2024, 15:38
2.0
1 km North-East of Filago
10 km West · 24 km
2 years ago
30 May 2024, 22:30
1.7
2 km West of Lecco
30 km North-West · 36 km
2 years ago
24 Mar 2024, 02:23
2.0
2 km South of Pradalunga
11 km North-East · 10 km
2 years ago
27 Feb 2024, 04:03

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Azzano San Paolo is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 0% of the 243 towns in the province.
Azzano San Paolo0
Nearby towns average1

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

Context

Province of Bergamo0 events · last 30 daysLombardy region14 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 016016

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Azzano San Paolo today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Azzano San Paolo. The latest dates back to 4 January 2026.

Is Azzano San Paolo a seismic area?

Azzano San Paolo 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 Azzano San Paolo?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Azzano San Paolo was magnitude 3.9, on 18 December 2021.

When was the last quake near Azzano San Paolo?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Azzano San Paolo dates back to 4 January 2026, magnitude 1.4.

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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)