Earthquakes in Magliano Alpi
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
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 = 0.077 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Magliano Alpi plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Magliano Alpi
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Magliano Alpi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1993NF17 July 1993
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 39 km away · observed at Magliano Alpi (San Giuseppe)
- 1989NF26 December 1989
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 93 km away · observed at Magliano Alpi (San Giuseppe)
- 1958III4 May 1958
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Magliano Alpi (San Giuseppe)
- 1887VI23 February 1887
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 51 km away · observed at Magliano Alpi (San Giuseppe)
- 1808V2 April 1808
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Pellice earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 71 km away · observed at Magliano Alpi (San Giuseppe)
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 lies about 37 km from Southern Piemonte, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
29 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Magliano Alpi is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Cuneo20 events · 30gPiedmont region34 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Magliano Alpi?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Magliano Alpi area: the latest nearby dates back to 21 days ago.
Is Magliano Alpi a seismic area?
Magliano Alpi 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 Magliano Alpi?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Magliano Alpi was magnitude 2.5, in 2024.
When was the last quake near Magliano Alpi?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Magliano Alpi was 21 days ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)