Earthquakes today in Fermignano
Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 1.1 (updated at 12:26). Latest: M1.1 on 13 October 2026 at 07:57, 5 km North of Cantiano, 3 km deep.
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 Fermignano: 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 = 0.174 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Fermignano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Fermignano.
The seismic history of Fermignano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Fermignano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2006IV21 October 2006
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Anconetano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 24 km away
- 2001IV26 November 2001
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Casentino earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 47 km away
- 2000IV-V1 August 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Montefeltro earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 39 km away
- 2000IV22 June 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Bacino di Gubbio earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 41 km away
- 1997V3 October 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 70 km away
- 1997V-VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 74 km away
- 1997V26 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 73 km away
- 1781VII3 June 1781
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Cagliese earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 16 km away
- 1781VII3 June 1781
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Cagliese earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Sant'Angiolino in Aiola
- 1781VII3 June 1781
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Cagliese earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Silvano
- 1781VI-VII3 June 1781
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Cagliese earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Pagino
- 1727VII14 December 1727
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valle del Metauro earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Abbadia
…and 22 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?
Fermignano records more quakes than the average of its province.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Pesaro e Urbino71 events · last 30 daysMarche region335 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Fermignano today?
Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Fermignano, at 07:57, magnitude 1.1.
Is Fermignano a seismic area?
Fermignano 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 Fermignano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Fermignano was magnitude 4.1, on 29 October 2021.
When was the last quake near Fermignano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fermignano dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.
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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)