Earthquakes in Sommariva del Bosco
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 = 0.055 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Sommariva del Bosco plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Sommariva del Bosco
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Sommariva del Bosco 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 74 km away
- 1989NF26 December 1989
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Mar Ligure earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 142 km away
- 1905III-IV30 May 1905
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 39 km away
- 1905NF29 April 1905
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Haute-Savoie, Vallorcine earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 151 km away
- 1901NF20 April 1901
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 55 km away
- 1900NF10 May 1900
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 62 km away
- 1900II-III5 April 1900
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Cuneese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 52 km away
- 1896NF16 October 1896
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 135 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 100 km away
- 1786V24 November 1786
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Langhe earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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
46 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Sommariva del Bosco is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Cuneo22 events · 30gPiedmont region36 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Sommariva del Bosco?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Sommariva del Bosco area: the latest nearby dates back to 24 months ago.
Is Sommariva del Bosco a seismic area?
Sommariva del Bosco 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 Sommariva del Bosco?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Sommariva del Bosco was magnitude 3.4, in 2022.
When was the last quake near Sommariva del Bosco?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Sommariva del Bosco was 4 months ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)