Earthquakes today in Cavallermaggiore
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:33). Latest: M1.3 on 22 July 2026 at 11:09, 7 km West of Barge, 22 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 Cavallermaggiore: zone 3
Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.
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 = 0.065 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Cavallermaggiore. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Cavallermaggiore.
The seismic history of Cavallermaggiore
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Cavallermaggiore over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2000IV-V21 August 2000
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monferrato earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 58 km away
- 1989II-III26 December 1989
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 134 km away
- 1972IV-V18 January 1972
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 67 km away
- 1971III-IV1 February 1971
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 39 km away
- 1958III4 May 1958
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 48 km away
- 1887VI23 February 1887
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 94 km away
- 1878V7 June 1878
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 40 km away
- 1858IV30 August 1858
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 52 km away
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?
Cavallermaggiore 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 Cuneo37 events · last 30 daysPiedmont region58 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Cavallermaggiore today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Cavallermaggiore. The latest dates back to 22 July 2026.
Is Cavallermaggiore a seismic area?
Cavallermaggiore 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 Cavallermaggiore?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Cavallermaggiore was magnitude 3.4, on 26 February 2022.
When was the last quake near Cavallermaggiore?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Cavallermaggiore dates back to 22 July 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)