Province of Pavia

Earthquakes today in Rocca Susella

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:39). Latest: M2.0 on 21 June 2026 at 01:38, 3 km South-East of Borgo Priolo, 23 km deep.

2.0
light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km South-East of Borgo Priolo

4 months ago · 21 Jun 2026, 01:38
Depth 23 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
114
days since the last quake within 30 km
76
quakes recorded since 2015
~57 days
on average, one quake every
3.7
The strongest within 30 km
2 km East of Santa Giuletta
6 years ago · 19 Apr 2020, 11:53

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

How seismic is Rocca Susella: 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 = 0.095 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
4
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.7
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Rocca Susella: 7 May 2016 · 234 inhabitants

The seismic history of Rocca Susella

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

  1. 2005NF18 April 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle del Trebbia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 30 km away · observed at Rocca Susella (Susella)

  2. 2005NF13 April 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle del Trebbia earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 32 km away · observed at Rocca Susella (Susella)

  3. 2000NF21 August 2000

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Monferrato earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 57 km away · observed at Rocca Susella (Susella)

  4. 1901NF23 January 1901

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Oltrepò Pavese earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Rocca Susella (Susella)

  5. 1828VIII9 October 1828

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

    Oltrepò Pavese earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 12 km away · observed at San Paolo

  6. 1828VII-VIII9 October 1828

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

    Oltrepò Pavese earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Rocca Susella (Susella)

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.

18285.7
Oltrepò Pavese earthquake
9 October 1828 · 12 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
15415.3
Valle Scrivia earthquake
22 October 1541 · 23 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19455.1
Oltrepò Pavese earthquake
29 June 1945 · 11 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
16805.1
Valle Scrivia earthquake
30 April 1680 · 35 km from here
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

Rivanazzano-Stradella

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

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 2 and 8 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

June 20261eventmax 2.0
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

2.0
4 months ago
21 Jun 2026, 01:38
1.4
3 km North-East of Zerba
29 km South-East · 9 km
8 months ago
1 Mar 2026, 03:16
1.5
1 km North-West of Zerba
29 km South-East · 10 km
8 months ago
1 Mar 2026, 00:28
1.7
1 km North-East of Zerba
30 km South-East · 10 km
8 months ago
5 Feb 2026, 08:36
3.3
2 km South-West of Montalto Pavese
10 km North-East · 33 km
1 year ago
3 Oct 2025, 20:57
2.4
1 km West of Garbagna
19 km South-West · 9 km
1 year ago
2 Jul 2025, 07:07
2.4
1 km East of Vignole Borbera
27 km South-West · 10 km
1 year ago
30 May 2025, 13:10
1.3
1 km North-East of Momperone
10 km South-West · 7 km
1 year ago
12 May 2025, 02:39
2.9
4 km South-West of Piozzano
26 km East · 7 km
1 year ago
28 Nov 2024, 23:48
1.9
0 km North of Codevilla
6 km North-West · 14 km
2 years ago
18 May 2024, 20:45

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Rocca Susella 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 90% of the 186 towns in the province.
Rocca Susella1
Nearby towns average1.4

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

Context

Province of Pavia0 events · last 30 daysLombardy region14 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 018126

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Rocca Susella today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Rocca Susella. The latest dates back to 21 June 2026.

Is Rocca Susella a seismic area?

Rocca Susella 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 Rocca Susella?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Rocca Susella was magnitude 3.7, on 19 April 2020.

When was the last quake near Rocca Susella?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Rocca Susella dates back to 21 June 2026, magnitude 2.0.

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)