Province of Cuneo

Earthquakes today in Celle di Macra

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:41). Latest: M1.5 on 10 October 2026 at 13:56, 4 km North-East of Sampeyre, 14 km deep.

1.5
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km North-East of Sampeyre

3 days ago · 10 Oct 2026, 13:56
Depth 14 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
3
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,981
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 days
on average, one quake every
3.8
The strongest within 30 km
10 km West of Acceglio
1 year ago · 9 Dec 2024, 11:41

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

How seismic is Celle di Macra: 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 = 0.140 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
20
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
176
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.8
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Celle di Macra: 17 August 2026 · 93 inhabitants

The seismic history of Celle di Macra

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

  1. 1994IV-V20 January 1994

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

    Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 17 km away · observed at Celle di Macra (Chiesa)

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.

15645.8
Lantosque earthquake
20 July 1564 · 49 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18085.6
Val Pellice earthquake
2 April 1808 · 43 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19595.4
Ubaye earthquake
5 April 1959 · 33 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18085.3
Val Pellice earthquake
16 April 1808 · 45 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

Brianconnais

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

estimated maximum magnitude 7.2between 5 and 20 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

October 202615eventsmax 2.0
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.5
4 km North-East of Sampeyre
18 km North · 14 km
3 days ago
10 Oct 2026, 13:56
1.6
10 km West of Argentera
28 km West · 10 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 13:32
2.0
10 km West of Argentera
28 km West · 8 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 20:48
1.0
2 km North-West of Monterosso Grana
12 km South-East · 10 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 22:25
1.0
2 km North-West of Monterosso Grana
12 km South-East · 10 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 22:25
1.7
4 km North-East of Castelmagno
4 km South-East · 12 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 11:48
1.7
4 km North-East of Castelmagno
4 km South-East · 12 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 11:48
0.8
3 km South-West of Moiola
25 km South-East · 13 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 00:46
0.8
3 km South-West of Moiola
25 km South-East · 13 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 00:46
0.8
4 km North-East of Sampeyre
18 km North · 12 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 14:05

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Celle di Macra sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 87% of the 247 towns in the province.
Celle di Macra20
Nearby towns average105

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 days
ISTAT code: 004060

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Celle di Macra today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Celle di Macra. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.

Is Celle di Macra a seismic area?

Celle di Macra 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 Celle di Macra?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Celle di Macra was magnitude 3.8, on 9 December 2024.

When was the last quake near Celle di Macra?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Celle di Macra dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.5.

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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)