Earthquakes today in San Damiano Macra
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:28). Latest: M1.5 on 10 October 2026 at 13:56, 4 km North-East of Sampeyre, 14 km deep.
Seismic activity within 30 km
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is San Damiano Macra: zone 3
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 = 0.140 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Damiano Macra. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Damiano Macra.
The seismic history of San Damiano Macra
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Damiano Macra over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1994IV-V20 January 1994
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 km away
- 1993NF17 July 1993
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 86 km away
- 1993IV15 March 1993
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 12 km away
- 1989NF26 December 1989
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 112 km away
- 1966III7 April 1966
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 31 km away
- 1956III1 June 1956
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alta Valle del Po earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 26 km away
- 1905V-VI30 May 1905
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 33 km away
- 1901II-III29 March 1901
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Val di Susa earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 77 km away · observed at Pragelato
- 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 90 km away
- 1887VI23 February 1887
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 90 km away · observed at Paglieres
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 20 km from Brianconnais, 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).
Over time within 30 km
Earthquake map within 30 km
60 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
San Damiano Macra sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near San Damiano Macra today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of San Damiano Macra. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is San Damiano Macra a seismic area?
San Damiano 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 San Damiano Macra?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Damiano Macra was magnitude 3.5, on 14 March 2016.
When was the last quake near San Damiano Macra?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Damiano 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)