Earthquakes today in Castelsantangelo sul Nera
Today, within 30 km: 5 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.9 (updated at 10:47). Latest: M1.3 on 13 October 2026 at 08:38, 4 km South of Monte Cavallo, 11 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Castelsantangelo sul Nera: zone 1
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
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 = 0.249 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Castelsantangelo sul Nera. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Castelsantangelo sul Nera.
The seismic history of Castelsantangelo sul Nera
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Castelsantangelo sul Nera over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2016IX-X30 October 2016
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Gualdo
- 2016IX30 October 2016
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Vallinfante
- 2016IX30 October 2016
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Nocria
- 2016IX30 October 2016
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Macchie
- 2016IX30 October 2016
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Nocelleto
- 2016IX30 October 2016
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 8 km away
- 2016VIII26 October 2016
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 7 km away
- 2016VII-VIII26 October 2016
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Gualdo
- 2016VII-VIII26 October 2016
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Nocelleto
- 2016VII26 October 2016
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Rapegna
- 2016VII24 August 2016
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti della Laga earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Gualdo
- 1972VII26 November 1972
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Marche meridionali earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 24 km away
…and 43 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?
Castelsantangelo sul Nera 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 Macerata211 events · last 30 daysMarche region337 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Castelsantangelo sul Nera today?
Yes: today 5 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Castelsantangelo sul Nera; the strongest magnitude 1.9, the most recent at 08:38.
Is Castelsantangelo sul Nera a seismic area?
Castelsantangelo sul Nera is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near Castelsantangelo sul Nera?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Castelsantangelo sul Nera was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Castelsantangelo sul Nera?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castelsantangelo sul Nera dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)