Earthquakes today in Monte Cavallo
Today, within 30 km: 5 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.9 (updated at 12:23). 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 Monte Cavallo: 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 = 0.240 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Monte Cavallo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Monte Cavallo.
The seismic history of Monte Cavallo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Monte Cavallo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2016VII30 October 2016
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Monte Cavallo (Piè del Sasso)
- 2016D30 October 2016
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Colle Bianco
- 1998VI16 February 1998
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Monte Cavallo (Piè del Sasso)
- 1997VI14 October 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 13 km away · observed at Monte Cavallo (Piè del Sasso)
- 1997VII-VIII26 September 1997
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Monte Cavallo (Piè del Sasso)
- 1997VII26 September 1997
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Selvapiana
- 1997VII26 September 1997
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Collattoni
- 1997VII26 September 1997
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Pantaneto
- 1997VII26 September 1997
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Cascine
- 1997VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Valcaldara
- 1997VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Monte Cavallo (Piè del Sasso)
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Monte Cavallo (Piè del Sasso)
…and 21 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?
Monte Cavallo 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 Macerata210 events · last 30 daysMarche region335 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Monte Cavallo today?
Yes: today 5 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Monte Cavallo; the strongest magnitude 1.9, the most recent at 08:38.
Is Monte Cavallo a seismic area?
Monte Cavallo 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 Monte Cavallo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Monte Cavallo was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Monte Cavallo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monte Cavallo 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)