Province of Sondrio

Earthquakes today in Bianzone

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:48). Latest: M0.6 on 13 September 2026 at 21:19, 6 km East of Mazzo di Valtellina, 8 km deep.

0.6
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

6 km East of Mazzo di Valtellina

1 month ago · 13 Sept 2026, 21:19
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
30
days since the last quake within 30 km
162
quakes recorded since 2015
~27 days
on average, one quake every
3.1
The strongest within 30 km
12 km South-West of Livigno
10 years ago · 11 Apr 2016, 12:47

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

How seismic is Bianzone: 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 = 0.084 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
5
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
12
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Bianzone: 29 December 2024 · 1,273 inhabitants

The seismic history of Bianzone

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

  1. 1999II-III31 December 1999

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

    Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 43 km away

  2. 1999III-IV29 December 1999

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

    Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 42 km away

  3. 1989III-IV13 September 1989

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

    Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 97 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.

18514.9
Valli Giudicarie earthquake
3 August 1851 · 46 km from here
18824.8
Valle Seriana earthquake
27 February 1882 · 38 km from here
VI-VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
19994.8
Alpi Retiche earthquake
29 December 1999 · 42 km from here
V-VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
19074.8
Alpi Retiche earthquake
20 April 1907 · 45 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

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

The closest seismic structure

Giudicarie

The town lies about 59 km from Giudicarie, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 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

September 20261eventmax 0.6
Jan '25
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan '26
Apr
Jul
Oct

Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.6
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 21:19
0.9
4 km West of Lanzada
23 km North-West · 12 km
3 months ago
24 Jul 2026, 15:30
0.7
3 km West of Valdisotto
28 km North-East · 11 km
7 months ago
12 Mar 2026, 08:38
0.6
3 km South-West of Monno
15 km East · 3 km
8 months ago
2 Feb 2026, 04:18
1.4
3 km West of Valdisotto
28 km North-East · 9 km
10 months ago
17 Dec 2025, 23:18
1.6
3 km West of Valdisotto
28 km North-East · 10 km
10 months ago
17 Dec 2025, 21:23
1.2
6 km South-West of Valdidentro
29 km North-East · 11 km
1 year ago
2 Nov 2025, 05:11
1.6
7 km West of Valdidentro
28 km North · 11 km
1 year ago
29 Oct 2025, 07:47
1.6
8 km West of Valdidentro
29 km North · 8 km
1 year ago
29 Oct 2025, 03:02
1.2
8 km South of Livigno
29 km North · 8 km
1 year ago
29 Oct 2025, 02:32

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Bianzone 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 83% of the 77 towns in the province.
Bianzone5
Nearby towns average2.3

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

Context

Province of Sondrio12 events · last 30 daysLombardy region14 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 014008

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Bianzone today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Bianzone. The latest dates back to 13 September 2026.

Is Bianzone a seismic area?

Bianzone 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 Bianzone?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Bianzone was magnitude 3.1, on 11 April 2016.

When was the last quake near Bianzone?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bianzone dates back to 13 September 2026, magnitude 0.6.

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)