Province of Monza e Brianza

Earthquakes today in Bernareggio

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 14:23). 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
49
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 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 Bernareggio: 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 = 0.069 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
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 Bernareggio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Bernareggio.

Latest earthquake attributed to Bernareggio: 30 May 2015 · 10,555 inhabitants

The seismic history of Bernareggio

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

  1. 2002NF13 November 2002

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 57 km away

  2. 1995NF29 October 1995

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Lago d'Iseo earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 36 km away

  3. 1991NF20 November 1991

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Grigioni, Vaz earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 121 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 · 42 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
13965.3
Monza earthquake
26 November 1396 · 12 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
17865.2
Pianura lombarda earthquake
7 April 1786 · 44 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19515.2
Lodigiano earthquake
15 May 1951 · 50 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

January 20261eventmax 1.4
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Earthquake map within 30 km

49 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.4
1 km South-East of Zanica
24 km East · 27 km
9 months ago
4 Jan 2026, 11:44
2.1
2 km South-West of Bedulita
18 km North-East · 9 km
1 year ago
4 Jul 2025, 10:28
1.8
2 km North-West of Comazzo
21 km South · 49 km
1 year ago
17 Mar 2025, 03:50
2.2
1 year ago
25 Feb 2025, 01:36
1.9
2 km East of Bariano
29 km East · 10 km
1 year ago
4 Nov 2024, 15:38
2.0
1 km North-East of Filago
12 km East · 24 km
2 years ago
30 May 2024, 22:30
1.7
2 km West of Lecco
23 km North · 36 km
2 years ago
24 Mar 2024, 02:23
3.0
2 km North-East of Pandino
28 km South-East · 38 km
2 years ago
25 Feb 2024, 11:32
1.6
2 years ago
2 Jan 2024, 10:55
2.2
1 km East of Comun Nuovo
22 km East · 8 km
3 years ago
12 Oct 2023, 00:39

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Bernareggio sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 100% of the 55 towns in the province.
Bernareggio1
Nearby towns average0

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

Context

Province of Monza e Brianza0 events · last 30 daysLombardy region14 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 108007

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Bernareggio today?

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

Is Bernareggio a seismic area?

Bernareggio 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 Bernareggio?

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

When was the last quake near Bernareggio?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bernareggio 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)