Province of Cremona

Earthquakes today in Soncino

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:39). Latest: M2.7 on 11 February 2026 at 09:15, 2 km South-East of Cremosano, 36 km deep.

2.7
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Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km South-East of Cremosano

8 months ago · 11 Feb 2026, 09:15
Depth 36 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
244
days since the last quake within 30 km
46
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 months
on average, one quake every
3.3
The strongest within 30 km
2 km North-East of Misano di Gera d'Adda
10 years ago · 10 Sept 2016, 17:13

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

How seismic is Soncino: 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 = 0.123 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Rudiano Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
2
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.3
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Soncino in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 7,699 inhabitants

The seismic history of Soncino

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

  1. 2002III-IV13 November 2002

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

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 35 km away

  2. 1995NF29 October 1995

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Lago d'Iseo earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 35 km away

  3. 1987II2 May 1987

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

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 94 km away

  4. 1986NF6 December 1986

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 135 km away

  5. 1951VI15 May 1951

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Lodigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 27 km away

  6. 1913NF25 November 1913

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Appennino parmense earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 99 km away

  7. 1910NF23 January 1910

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Piacentino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 63 km away

  8. 1907NF25 April 1907

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Veronese earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 96 km away

  9. 1894IV-V27 November 1894

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

    Bresciano earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 28 km away

  10. 1891V-VI7 June 1891

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 104 km away

  11. 1802VIII12 May 1802

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Valle dell'Oglio earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 2 km away

  12. 1802VIII12 May 1802

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Valle dell'Oglio earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 2 km away · observed at Gallignano

…and one more documented effect in this town's history.

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 · 2 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
13965.3
Monza earthquake
26 November 1396 · 49 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
17865.2
Pianura lombarda earthquake
7 April 1786 · 28 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19515.2
Lodigiano earthquake
15 May 1951 · 27 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 external thrust deep

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

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 6 and 13 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

February 20261eventmax 2.7
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Earthquake map within 30 km

46 events
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Latest earthquakes within 30 km

2.7
2 km South-East of Cremosano
15 km West · 36 km
8 months ago
11 Feb 2026, 09:15
1.4
1 km South-East of Zanica
26 km North-West · 27 km
9 months ago
4 Jan 2026, 11:44
2.2
1 km North-West of Cavernago
26 km North · 9 km
1 year ago
25 Feb 2025, 01:36
1.9
2 km North of Passirano
28 km North-East · 7 km
1 year ago
5 Jan 2025, 19:03
1.9
2 km East of Bariano
15 km North-West · 10 km
1 year ago
4 Nov 2024, 15:38
3.0
2 km North-East of Pandino
23 km West · 38 km
2 years ago
25 Feb 2024, 11:32
1.8
2 km South-West of Palosco
18 km North · 6 km
2 years ago
28 Jan 2024, 09:30
2.2
1 km East of Comun Nuovo
27 km North-West · 8 km
3 years ago
12 Oct 2023, 00:39
3.0
2 km South-East of Stezzano
29 km North-West · 8 km
3 years ago
4 Oct 2023, 09:07
1.4
0 km North-East of Travagliato
22 km North-East · 10 km
3 years ago
25 Sept 2023, 14:17

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

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

quietermore active
More epicentres than 0% of the 113 towns in the province.
Soncino0
Nearby towns average0.1

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

Context

Province of Cremona0 events · last 30 daysLombardy region14 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 019097

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Soncino today?

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

Is Soncino a seismic area?

Soncino 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 Soncino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Soncino was magnitude 3.3, on 10 September 2016.

When was the last quake near Soncino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Soncino dates back to 11 February 2026, magnitude 2.7.

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)