Earthquakes today in San Ginesio
Today, within 30 km: 3 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.9 (updated at 11:37). 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 San Ginesio: 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.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.179 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Ginesio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Ginesio.
The seismic history of San Ginesio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Ginesio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2016VII-VIII30 October 2016
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 33 km away
- 2016D30 October 2016
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 33 km away · observed at Morichella
- 1943VII25 March 1943
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Marche meridionali earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 14 km away
- 1873IX12 March 1873
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Morello
- 1873VIII12 March 1873
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 5 km away
- 1799IX28 July 1799
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Serrone
- 1799VIII-IX28 July 1799
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Morico
- 1799VIII-IX28 July 1799
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 16 km away · observed at San Costanzo
- 1799VIII28 July 1799
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Pieca
- 1799VIII28 July 1799
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Cerreto
- 1799VIII28 July 1799
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 16 km away
- 1741VII-VIII24 April 1741
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Fabrianese earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 44 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 8 km from Urbino-Camerino, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
San Ginesio is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near San Ginesio today?
Yes: today 3 quakes were recorded within 30 km of San Ginesio; the strongest magnitude 1.9, the most recent at 08:38.
Is San Ginesio a seismic area?
San Ginesio 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 San Ginesio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Ginesio was magnitude 5.9, on 26 October 2016.
When was the last quake near San Ginesio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Ginesio 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)