Province of Cuneo

Earthquakes today in Rocca Cigliè

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 15:21). Latest: M1.3 on 25 September 2026 at 07:57, 1 km West of Frabosa Sottana, 8 km deep.

1.3
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km West of Frabosa Sottana

18 days ago · 25 Sept 2026, 07:57
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
18
days since the last quake within 30 km
278
quakes recorded since 2015
~15 days
on average, one quake every
2.2
The strongest within 30 km
1 km North of Cervere
6 years ago · 20 Jul 2020, 09:38

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

How seismic is Rocca Cigliè: 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 = 0.059 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
11
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.2
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Rocca Cigliè: 22 July 2016 · 154 inhabitants

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 · 44 km from here
19194.9
Alpi Marittime earthquake
28 November 1919 · 33 km from here
V-VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
18784.9
Cuneese earthquake
7 June 1878 · 47 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
18354.9
Cuneese earthquake
23 May 1835 · 34 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 36 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 20261eventmax 1.3
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.3
1 km West of Frabosa Sottana
22 km South-West · 8 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 07:57
0.8
2 km South-West of Bormida
30 km South-East · 9 km
2 months ago
12 Aug 2026, 17:58
0.9
3 km South-West of Bormida
30 km South-East · 9 km
2 months ago
12 Aug 2026, 16:49
1.0
3 km North-West of Torre Mondovì
12 km South-West · 10 km
2 months ago
4 Aug 2026, 09:11
0.8
1 km South-East of Dego
28 km East · 11 km
3 months ago
16 Jul 2026, 17:14
0.6
2 km East of Monesiglio
16 km East · 6 km
4 months ago
13 Jun 2026, 22:20
1.8
1 km South-West of Roddi
25 km North · 53 km
6 months ago
23 Apr 2026, 18:18
0.9
3 km North-West of Torre Mondovì
11 km South-West · 8 km
8 months ago
26 Feb 2026, 10:48
0.8
3 km East of Frabosa Sottana
21 km South-West · 11 km
8 months ago
24 Feb 2026, 18:58
1.1
2 km North-East of Priola
20 km South-East · 7 km
9 months ago
22 Jan 2026, 16:19

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Rocca Cigliè is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 46% of the 247 towns in the province.
Rocca Cigliè1
Nearby towns average0.5

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: 004188

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Rocca Cigliè today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Rocca Cigliè. The latest dates back to 25 September 2026.

Is Rocca Cigliè a seismic area?

Rocca Cigliè 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 Rocca Cigliè?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Rocca Cigliè was magnitude 2.2, on 20 July 2020.

When was the last quake near Rocca Cigliè?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Rocca Cigliè dates back to 25 September 2026, magnitude 1.3.

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)