Province of Ascoli Piceno

Earthquakes today in Roccafluvione

Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.7 (updated at 15:25). Latest: M1.7 on 13 October 2026 at 07:21, 3 km North-East of Norcia, 9 km deep.

1.7
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km North-East of Norcia

8 hours ago · 13 Oct 2026, 07:21
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
Today
latest quake within 30 km
83,712
quakes recorded since 2015
~1 days
on average, one quake every
6.5
The strongest within 30 km
7 km North-West of Norcia
9 years ago · 30 Oct 2016, 07:40

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

How seismic is Roccafluvione: 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 = 0.194 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
320
In the town
total on record
15
In the town
last 12 months
1909
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M6.5
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Roccafluvione: 4 September 2026 · 2,061 inhabitants

The seismic history of Roccafluvione

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

  1. 2017V18 January 2017

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

    Aquilano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 35 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  2. 2016V30 October 2016

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  3. 2016V24 August 2016

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

    Monti della Laga earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  4. 2000IV-V24 October 2000

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

    Monti Sibillini earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 25 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  5. 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 53 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  6. 1997VI-VII26 September 1997

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 52 km away · observed at Casebianche

  7. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 52 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  8. 1950VI5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 31 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  9. 1943VI-VII3 October 1943

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Ascolano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  10. 1943D3 October 1943

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

    Ascolano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Gaico

  11. 1943V-VI16 January 1943

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

    Monti Sibillini earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Roccafluvione (Marsia)

  12. 1915VI-VII13 January 1915

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 90 km away · observed at Valcinante

…and 16 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.

17036.9
Valnerina earthquake
14 January 1703 · 33 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17036.7
Aquilano earthquake
2 February 1703 · 45 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
20166.6
Valnerina earthquake
30 October 2016 · 27 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
13286.5
Valnerina earthquake
1 December 1328 · 34 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 lies about 14 km from Southern Marche, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

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

October 202684eventsmax 2.6
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.7
3 km North-East of Norcia
23 km West · 9 km
8 hours ago
13 Oct 2026, 07:21
0.9
6 km South-West of Ussita
29 km West · 12 km
23 hours ago
12 Oct 2026, 16:47
1.2
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 08:08
0.5
5 km North-East of Cittareale
28 km South-West · 10 km
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 04:42
0.6
3 km North of Norcia
25 km West · 10 km
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 04:01
1.4
3 km North of Norcia
25 km West · 9 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 23:55
1.4
3 km North of Norcia
25 km West · 9 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 23:55
0.9
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 21:57
1.6
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 18:20
1.1
3 km South of Cortino
25 km South · 11 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:16

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Roccafluvione 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 91% of the 33 towns in the province.
Roccafluvione320
Nearby towns average2312

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 region332 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 044064

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Roccafluvione today?

Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Roccafluvione, at 07:21, magnitude 1.7.

Is Roccafluvione a seismic area?

Roccafluvione 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 Roccafluvione?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Roccafluvione was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.

When was the last quake near Roccafluvione?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Roccafluvione dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.7.

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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)