Province of Cuneo

Earthquakes today in Ceva

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:51). Latest: M0.9 on 11 October 2026 at 19:58, 2 km North-West of Rialto, 8 km deep.

0.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-West of Rialto

2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 19:58
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
2
days since the last quake within 30 km
445
quakes recorded since 2015
~10 days
on average, one quake every
2.5
The strongest within 30 km
2 km South-East of Rialto
2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 13:41

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

How seismic is Ceva: zone 4

Zone4
Seismic zone 4

The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.

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 = 0.064 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Battifollo Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
33
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.5
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Ceva in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 5,757 inhabitants

The seismic history of Ceva

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

  1. 1993III-IV17 July 1993

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 26 km away

  2. 1989IV26 December 1989

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 103 km away

  3. 1983II-III9 November 1983

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

    Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 183 km away

  4. 1972IV18 January 1972

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 22 km away

  5. 1970V31 December 1970

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 28 km away

  6. 1913NF27 March 1913

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Val Trebbia earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 119 km away

  7. 1905IV30 May 1905

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Cuneese earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 31 km away

  8. 1900III-IV10 May 1900

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Cuneese earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 66 km away

  9. 1900II5 April 1900

    Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.

    Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 48 km away

  10. 1887VI-VII23 February 1887

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 54 km away

  11. 1854V29 December 1854

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 110 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.

19684.9
Liguria occidentale earthquake
18 April 1968 · 36 km from here
19194.9
Alpi Marittime earthquake
28 November 1919 · 30 km from here
V-VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
18354.9
Cuneese earthquake
23 May 1835 · 38 km from here
VI-VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
15504.9
Cuneo earthquake
28 February 1550 · 38 km from here
VI-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

Southern Piemonte

The town lies about 45 km from Southern Piemonte, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.3between 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

October 202616eventsmax 2.5
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.9
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-East · 8 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 19:58
0.8
1 km North-East of Rialto
24 km South-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 16:15
0.7
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 14:35
2.5
2 km South-East of Rialto
26 km South-East · 9 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:41
1.3
1 km East of Rialto
25 km South-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:15
1.2
1 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 12:16
0.7
2 km North-West of Rialto
23 km South-East · 11 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:47
0.7
1 km South-East of Bormida
22 km South-East · 7 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:41
1.0
2 km North-West of Rialto
22 km South-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:12
1.5
1 km East of Rialto
25 km South-East · 10 km
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 08:11

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Ceva is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 0% of the 247 towns in the province.
Ceva0
Nearby towns average7.7

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: 004066

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Ceva today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Ceva. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.

Is Ceva a seismic area?

Ceva is classified in seismic zone 4 by the Civil Protection. The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ceva?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Ceva was magnitude 2.5, on 11 October 2026.

When was the last quake near Ceva?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Ceva dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.

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)