Province of Ancona

Earthquakes today in Castelbellino

Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.3 (updated at 11:34). Latest: M1.3 on 13 October 2026 at 06:22, 5 km West of Mergo, 8 km deep.

1.3
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

5 km West of Mergo

5 hours ago · 13 Oct 2026, 06:22
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
Today
latest quake within 30 km
2,687
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
2 km North-West of Pollenza
3 years ago · 21 Feb 2023, 01:07

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

How seismic is Castelbellino: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic zone 2

A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Medium
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 = 0.178 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
3
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
279
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.6
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Castelbellino: 15 March 2024 · 4,763 inhabitants

The seismic history of Castelbellino

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

  1. 1998V5 April 1998

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 47 km away

  2. 1997V14 October 1997

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 70 km away

  3. 1997V-VI6 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 58 km away

  4. 1997V-VI3 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 57 km away

  5. 1997VI26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 59 km away

  6. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 57 km away

  7. 1984IV29 April 1984

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

    Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 58 km away

  8. 1980IV28 February 1980

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 79 km away

  9. 1979IV19 September 1979

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 87 km away

  10. 1950V5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 108 km away

  11. 1887V26 May 1887

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

    Jesi earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 4 km away

  12. 1741VII-VIII24 April 1741

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

    Fabrianese earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 15 km away

…and 9 more documented effects 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.

17516.4
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake
27 July 1751 · 45 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17996.2
Appennino marchigiano earthquake
28 July 1799 · 34 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17416.2
Fabrianese earthquake
24 April 1741 · 15 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
17476.0
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake
17 April 1747 · 45 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

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

The closest seismic structure

Pesaro-Senigallia

The town lies about 14 km from Pesaro-Senigallia, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.3between 3 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.3
5 km West of Mergo
15 km West · 8 km
5 hours ago
13 Oct 2026, 06:22
0.8
5 km South of Sassoferrato
29 km West · 14 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 00:28
0.8
5 km South of Sassoferrato
29 km West · 14 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 00:28
1.2
4 km South of Cingoli
18 km South-East · 8 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 10:16
0.6
2 km South-West of Mergo
12 km West · 8 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 12:18
0.8
4 km West of Arcevia
21 km West · 23 km
12 days ago
1 Oct 2026, 12:34
0.6
0 km West of Gagliole
29 km South · 15 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 19:08
0.9
3 km East of Mondavio
25 km North-West · 11 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 06:15
1.5
2 km East of Mondavio
25 km North-West · 11 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 03:48
1.2
4 km East of Mondavio
24 km North-West · 10 km
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 03:33

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Castelbellino is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 35% of the 47 towns in the province.
Castelbellino3
Nearby towns average59

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

Context

Province of Ancona21 events · last 30 daysMarche region335 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 042008

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Castelbellino today?

Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Castelbellino, at 06:22, magnitude 1.3.

Is Castelbellino a seismic area?

Castelbellino is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

What was the strongest earthquake near Castelbellino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Castelbellino was magnitude 3.6, on 21 February 2023.

When was the last quake near Castelbellino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castelbellino dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.

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)