Province of Cuneo

Earthquakes today in Monforte d'Alba

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:41). Latest: M1.7 on 30 September 2026 at 16:57, 2 km South-West of Coazzolo, 20 km deep.

1.7
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km South-West of Coazzolo

13 days ago · 30 Sept 2026, 16:57
Depth 20 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
13
days since the last quake within 30 km
144
quakes recorded since 2015
~30 days
on average, one quake every
3.0
The strongest within 30 km
1 km East of Barbaresco
6 years ago · 19 Jan 2020, 06:22

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

How seismic is Monforte d'Alba: 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 = 0.053 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Serravalle Langhe Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
11
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.0
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Monforte d'Alba in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 2,042 inhabitants

The seismic history of Monforte d'Alba

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

  1. 1993NF17 July 1993

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 48 km away

  2. 1989III26 December 1989

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

    Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 124 km away

  3. 1901IV20 April 1901

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

    Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 46 km away

  4. 1900V5 April 1900

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

    Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 49 km away

  5. 1887VI23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 77 km away · observed at Castelletto

  6. 1887VI23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 77 km away

  7. 1887F23 February 1887

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

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 77 km away · observed at Perno

  8. 1786F24 November 1786

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

    Langhe earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 17 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.

20004.9
Monferrato earthquake
21 August 2000 · 49 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
19194.9
Alpi Marittime earthquake
28 November 1919 · 49 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 · 44 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 · 40 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 25 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

September 20262eventsmax 1.7
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.7
2 km South-West of Coazzolo
20 km North-East · 20 km
13 days ago
30 Sept 2026, 16:57
0.9
1 km North of Neviglie
18 km North-East · 17 km
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 05:43
1.0
2 months ago
4 Aug 2026, 09:11
0.6
2 km East of Monesiglio
19 km South-East · 6 km
4 months ago
13 Jun 2026, 22:20
1.2
2 km South-East of Neviglie
16 km North-East · 7 km
6 months ago
27 Apr 2026, 02:17
1.6
1 km North of Mango
18 km North-East · 11 km
6 months ago
26 Apr 2026, 09:57
1.8
1 km South-West of Roddi
9 km North · 53 km
6 months ago
23 Apr 2026, 18:18
0.9
8 months ago
26 Feb 2026, 10:48
0.8
8 months ago
23 Feb 2026, 22:32
0.6
8 months ago
22 Feb 2026, 12:43

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Monforte d'Alba 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.
Monforte d'Alba0
Nearby towns average0.2

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: 004132

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Monforte d'Alba today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Monforte d'Alba. The latest dates back to 30 September 2026.

Is Monforte d'Alba a seismic area?

Monforte d'Alba 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 Monforte d'Alba?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Monforte d'Alba was magnitude 3.0, on 19 January 2020.

When was the last quake near Monforte d'Alba?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monforte d'Alba dates back to 30 September 2026, magnitude 1.7.

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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)