Earthquakes today in Mondolfo
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:28). Latest: M0.9 on 29 September 2026 at 06:15, 3 km East of Mondavio, 11 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 Mondolfo: 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 = 0.183 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Mondolfo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Mondolfo.
The seismic history of Mondolfo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Mondolfo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2016V30 October 2016
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 102 km away
- 2006IV-V21 October 2006
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Anconetano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 17 km away
- 1930VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 23 km away
- 1930VIII30 October 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Marotta
- 1928V30 May 1928
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 16 km away
- 1924VII-VIII2 January 1924
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 2 km away
- 1924VII2 January 1924
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Senigallia earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 2 km away · observed at Marotta
- 1916VI16 August 1916
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Riminese earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 43 km away · observed at Marotta
- 1916V17 May 1916
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Riminese earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 51 km away
- 1897VII21 September 1897
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Marche settentrionali earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 13 km away
- 1741VI24 April 1741
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Fabrianese earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 37 km away
- 1727IV-V14 December 1727
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Valle del Metauro earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 28 km away
…and 27 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?
Mondolfo 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 Pesaro e Urbino71 events · last 30 daysMarche region334 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Mondolfo today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Mondolfo. The latest dates back to 29 September 2026.
Is Mondolfo a seismic area?
Mondolfo 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 Mondolfo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Mondolfo was magnitude 5.2, on 9 November 2022.
When was the last quake near Mondolfo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Mondolfo dates back to 29 September 2026, magnitude 0.9.
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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)