Province of Alessandria

Earthquakes today in Fabbrica Curone

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). Latest: M1.8 on 2 October 2026 at 04:35, 5 km East of Cerignale, 10 km deep.

1.8
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

5 km East of Cerignale

11 days ago · 2 Oct 2026, 04:35
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
11
days since the last quake within 30 km
245
quakes recorded since 2015
~18 days
on average, one quake every
4.0
The strongest within 30 km
3 km East of Cerignale
6 years ago · 16 Apr 2020, 11:42

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Fabbrica Curone: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.098 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Albera Ligure Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
18
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.0
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Fabbrica Curone. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Fabbrica Curone.

Latest earthquake attributed to Fabbrica Curone: 15 February 2021 · 695 inhabitants

The seismic history of Fabbrica Curone

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Fabbrica Curone over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2005III18 April 2005

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Valle del Trebbia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 15 km away

  2. 2005III13 April 2005

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Valle del Trebbia earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 14 km away

  3. 2002NF13 November 2002

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 126 km away

  4. 1945D29 June 1945

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Oltrepò Pavese earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 10 km away

  5. 1887V23 February 1887

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 133 km away

  6. 1887V23 February 1887

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 133 km away · observed at Bruggi

  7. 1887IV-V23 February 1887

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 133 km away · observed at Forotondo

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.

18285.7
Oltrepò Pavese earthquake
9 October 1828 · 12 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
15415.3
Valle Scrivia earthquake
22 October 1541 · 20 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19455.1
Oltrepò Pavese earthquake
29 June 1945 · 10 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
16805.1
Valle Scrivia earthquake
30 April 1680 · 29 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Rivanazzano-Stradella

The town lies about 15 km from Rivanazzano-Stradella, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 2 and 8 km deep

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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.8
5 km East of Cerignale
21 km East · 10 km
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 04:35
1.7
5 km East of Cerignale
23 km East · 11 km
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 02:54
1.6
5 km North-West of Ferriere
26 km East · 10 km
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 02:45
1.6
4 km North-West of Ferriere
26 km East · 10 km
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 02:25
1.0
1 km West of Savignone
26 km South-West · 9 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 23:31
1.4
2 km South-East of Casella
28 km South-West · 11 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 22:38
2.1
2 km South-East of Casella
28 km South-West · 8 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 19:11
1.2
2 km East of Casella
26 km South-West · 9 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 17:11
1.1
3 km South of Casella
29 km South-West · 11 km
3 months ago
14 Jul 2026, 16:49
2.0
4 months ago
21 Jun 2026, 01:38

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Fabbrica Curone records more quakes than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 66% of the 187 towns in the province.
Fabbrica Curone1
Nearby towns average2.8

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Alessandria0 events · last 30 daysPiedmont region58 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 006067

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Fabbrica Curone today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Fabbrica Curone. The latest dates back to 2 October 2026.

Is Fabbrica Curone a seismic area?

Fabbrica Curone is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near Fabbrica Curone?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Fabbrica Curone was magnitude 4.0, on 16 April 2020.

When was the last quake near Fabbrica Curone?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Fabbrica Curone dates back to 2 October 2026, magnitude 1.8.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)