Earthquakes today in Senigallia
Today, within 30 km: 2 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.3 (updated at 12:20). Latest: M0.9 on 13 October 2026 at 11:59, 3 km West of Serra San Quirico, 7 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
3 km West of Serra San Quirico
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 Senigallia: 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.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.183 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Senigallia. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Senigallia.
The seismic history of Senigallia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Senigallia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1972VII5 February 1972
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Costa anconetana earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Montignano Marzocca
- 1972VII5 February 1972
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Costa anconetana earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Sant'Angelo
- 1930VIII-IX30 October 1930
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away
- 1930VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Scapezzano
- 1930VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Cesano
- 1930VII-VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Montignano Marzocca
- 1930VII-VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Bettolelle
- 1930VII-VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Roncitelli
- 1930VII30 October 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Castellaro
- 1924VII-VIII2 January 1924
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Roncitelli
- 1924VII-VIII2 January 1924
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Scapezzano
- 1924VII-VIII2 January 1924
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 10 km away
…and 78 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.
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?
Senigallia 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 Ancona22 events · last 30 daysMarche region335 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Senigallia today?
Yes: today 2 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Senigallia; the strongest magnitude 1.3, the most recent at 11:59.
Is Senigallia a seismic area?
Senigallia 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 Senigallia?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Senigallia was magnitude 4.2, on 20 November 2022.
When was the last quake near Senigallia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Senigallia dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.
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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)