Earthquakes today in Poggio Rusco
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:19). Latest: M1.8 on 25 September 2026 at 23:17, 1 km North-West of Salara, 11 km deep.
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 Poggio Rusco: 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 = 0.110 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Poggio Rusco. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Poggio Rusco.
The seismic history of Poggio Rusco
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Poggio Rusco over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2012VI29 May 2012
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 16 km away
- 2012V20 May 2012
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 11 km away
- 2011V17 July 2011
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura lombardo-veneta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 17 km away
- 2000III18 June 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 39 km away
- 1998NF21 February 1998
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 41 km away
- 1996V15 October 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 43 km away
- 1987IV-V2 May 1987
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 41 km away
- 1986III-IV6 December 1986
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 22 km away
- 1983IV9 November 1983
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 75 km away
- 1978V25 December 1978
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Bassa modenese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 19 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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?
Poggio Rusco 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 Mantova0 events · last 30 daysLombardy region14 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Poggio Rusco today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Poggio Rusco. The latest dates back to 25 September 2026.
Is Poggio Rusco a seismic area?
Poggio Rusco 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 Poggio Rusco?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Poggio Rusco was magnitude 4.2, on 28 October 2023.
When was the last quake near Poggio Rusco?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Poggio Rusco dates back to 25 September 2026, magnitude 1.8.
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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)