Earthquakes today in Serravalle di Chienti
Today, within 30 km: 4 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 Serravalle di Chienti: 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 = 0.237 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Serravalle di Chienti. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Serravalle di Chienti.
The seismic history of Serravalle di Chienti
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Serravalle di Chienti 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 25 km away · observed at Gelagna Alta
- 1997IX26 September 1997
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Collecurti
- 1997VIII-IX26 September 1997
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at San Martino
- 1997VIII-IX26 September 1997
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Cesi
- 1997VIII26 September 1997
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Costa
- 1997VIII26 September 1997
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Dignano
- 1997VIII26 September 1997
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Voltellina
- 1997VII-VIII26 September 1997
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Acquapagana
- 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 7 km away · observed at Attiloni
- 1997VII26 September 1997
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 4 km away
- 1785VIII3 May 1785
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 6 km away
- 1279X30 April 1279
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 10 km away
…and 72 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?
Serravalle di Chienti 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 Serravalle di Chienti today?
Yes: today 4 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Serravalle di Chienti; the strongest magnitude 1.9, the most recent at 08:38.
Is Serravalle di Chienti a seismic area?
Serravalle di Chienti 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 Serravalle di Chienti?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Serravalle di Chienti was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Serravalle di Chienti?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Serravalle di Chienti 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)