Province of Macerata

Earthquakes today in Civitanova Marche

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:38). Latest: M1.7 on 10 October 2026 at 06:06, 3 km West of Sant'Elpidio a Mare, 9 km deep.

1.7
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km West of Sant'Elpidio a Mare

3 days ago · 10 Oct 2026, 06:06
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
3
days since the last quake within 30 km
727
quakes recorded since 2015
~6 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 Civitanova Marche: 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 = 0.182 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
20
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
96
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 Civitanova Marche. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Civitanova Marche.

Latest earthquake attributed to Civitanova Marche: 13 May 2026 · 40,217 inhabitants

The seismic history of Civitanova Marche

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

  1. 2016V30 October 2016

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 72 km away

  2. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 72 km away

  3. 1997V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 76 km away

  4. 1987VI3 July 1987

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

    Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Civitanova Alta

  5. 1987VI3 July 1987

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

    Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 21 km away

  6. 1972V5 February 1972

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

    Costa anconetana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 43 km away

  7. 1972VI4 February 1972

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

    Costa anconetana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 53 km away

  8. 1972VI4 February 1972

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

    Costa anconetana earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 49 km away

  9. 1951V1 September 1951

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

    Monti Sibillini earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 45 km away

  10. 1950V5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 87 km away · observed at Porto Civitanova

  11. 1943V3 October 1943

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

    Ascolano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 42 km away

  12. 1930VI30 October 1930

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

    Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 49 km away

…and 47 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.

17996.2
Appennino marchigiano earthquake
28 July 1799 · 46 km from here
IX-XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18735.8
Appennino marchigiano earthquake
12 March 1873 · 44 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
19305.8
Senigallia earthquake
30 October 1930 · 49 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
19435.7
Ascolano earthquake
3 October 1943 · 42 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

Conero onshore

The town lies about 2 km from Conero onshore, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 5.9between 3 and 7 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 20263eventsmax 2.2
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.7
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 06:06
1.6
3 km East of Monte Urano
12 km South · 38 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 05:09
2.2
4 km North of Loro Piceno
26 km South-West · 18 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 22:12
0.9
2 km East of Colmurano
30 km South-West · 39 km
21 days ago
22 Sept 2026, 23:37
1.2
1 km West of Falerone
30 km South-West · 26 km
25 days ago
18 Sept 2026, 06:31
1.0
1 km South-West of Montappone
28 km South-West · 24 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 14:19
2.0
2 km South-West of Montappone
29 km South-West · 25 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 11:36
1.9
2 km West of Falerone
30 km South-West · 24 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 11:31
1.2
2 km South-West of Montappone
29 km South-West · 25 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 09:18
1.5
3 km South-West of Montappone
29 km South-West · 22 km
1 month ago
13 Sept 2026, 09:03

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Civitanova Marche is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 28% of the 55 towns in the province.
Civitanova Marche20
Nearby towns average12

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

Context

Province of Macerata210 events · last 30 daysMarche region334 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 043013

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Civitanova Marche today?

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

Is Civitanova Marche a seismic area?

Civitanova Marche 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 Civitanova Marche?

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

When was the last quake near Civitanova Marche?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Civitanova Marche dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.7.

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)