Province of Ascoli Piceno

Earthquakes today in Montedinove

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 16:11). Latest: M1.1 on 10 October 2026 at 14:46, 5 km South of Bolognola, 10 km deep.

1.1
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

5 km South of Bolognola

3 days ago · 10 Oct 2026, 14:46
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
3
days since the last quake within 30 km
8,470
quakes recorded since 2015
~1 days
on average, one quake every
3.9
The strongest within 30 km
3 km South-West of Montelparo
2 years ago · 14 Nov 2023, 17:17

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

How seismic is Montedinove: 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 = 0.176 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
23
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
596
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 Montedinove. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montedinove.

Latest earthquake attributed to Montedinove: 25 October 2025 · 505 inhabitants

The seismic history of Montedinove

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

  1. 1999III29 November 1999

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

    Monti della Laga earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 36 km away

  2. 1998IV-V5 April 1998

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M4.8), 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 60 km away

  4. 1997VI3 October 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 62 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 56 km away

  7. 1996IV1 January 1996

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

    Maceratese earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 14 km away

  8. 1987IV4 September 1987

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

    Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 32 km away

  9. 1986III-IV13 October 1986

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

    Monti Sibillini earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 32 km away

  10. 1985III-IV1 May 1985

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

    Ascolano earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 11 km away

  11. 1984IV7 May 1984

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

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 151 km away

  12. 1943VI3 October 1943

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

    Ascolano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 6 km away

…and 10 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.

20166.6
Valnerina earthquake
30 October 2016 · 41 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
13286.5
Valnerina earthquake
1 December 1328 · 47 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
16396.2
Monti della Laga earthquake
7 October 1639 · 45 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20166.2
Monti della Laga earthquake
24 August 2016 · 42 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

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

The closest seismic structure

Southern Marche

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

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 4 and 11 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

1.1
5 km South of Bolognola
29 km West · 10 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 14:46
1.6
3 km East of Monte Urano
27 km North-East · 38 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 05:09
1.3
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 12:27
1.4
3 km North-East of Sarnano
24 km West · 25 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 11:38
0.9
5 km West of Montemonaco
30 km West · 6 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 13:48
2.2
4 km North of Loro Piceno
27 km North-West · 18 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 22:12
1.3
2 km West of Monteleone di Fermo
10 km North-West · 24 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 19:37
1.1
3 km South of Bolognola
29 km West · 8 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 06:56
1.1
3 km South of Bolognola
29 km West · 8 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 06:56
1.2
2 km East of Montelparo
5 km North · 24 km
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 08:22

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Montedinove is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 56% of the 33 towns in the province.
Montedinove23
Nearby towns average48

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

Context

Province of Ascoli Piceno21 events · last 30 daysMarche region331 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 044034

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Montedinove today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Montedinove. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.

Is Montedinove a seismic area?

Montedinove 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 Montedinove?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montedinove was magnitude 3.9, on 14 November 2023.

When was the last quake near Montedinove?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montedinove dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.

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)