Province of Torino

Earthquakes today in Germagnano

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:27). Latest: M0.5 on 28 September 2026 at 11:36, outside Italy, 9 km deep.

0.5
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

9 km West of Groscavallo

15 days ago · 28 Sept 2026, 11:36
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
15
days since the last quake within 30 km
321
quakes recorded since 2015
~13 days
on average, one quake every
2.7
The strongest within 30 km
1 km North of Chiusa di San Michele
4 years ago · 15 Sept 2022, 04:05

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

How seismic is Germagnano: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

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 = 0.075 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
10
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
40
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.7
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Germagnano: 14 April 2026 · 1,256 inhabitants

The seismic history of Germagnano

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

  1. 1995IV21 November 1995

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

    Torinese earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 21 km away

  2. 1980IV-V5 January 1980

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

    Torinese earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 29 km away

  3. 1887NF23 February 1887

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 158 km away

  4. 1886V5 September 1886

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

    Torinese earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 27 km away · observed at Castagnole

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.

18085.6
Val Pellice earthquake
2 April 1808 · 49 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18085.3
Val Pellice earthquake
16 April 1808 · 47 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
19145.2
Torinese earthquake
26 October 1914 · 24 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
18865.2
Torinese earthquake
5 September 1886 · 27 km from here
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

Western Piemonte

The town lies about 29 km from Western Piemonte, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.1between 1 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 20267eventsmax 2.2
Jan '25
Apr
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Oct
Jan '26
Apr
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.5
9 km West of Groscavallo
30 km West · 9 km
15 days ago
28 Sept 2026, 11:36
0.5
9 km West of Groscavallo
30 km West · 9 km
15 days ago
28 Sept 2026, 11:36
0.5
9 km West of Groscavallo
30 km West · 9 km
15 days ago
28 Sept 2026, 11:36
2.2
3 km South-West of Avigliana
23 km South-West · 16 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 12:30
1.0
5 km West of Chialamberto
19 km North-West · 11 km
1 month ago
8 Sept 2026, 15:34
0.2
5 km South-West of Viù
11 km South-West · 13 km
1 month ago
8 Sept 2026, 03:09
1.1
2 km North of Avigliana
19 km South · 9 km
1 month ago
7 Sept 2026, 16:29
0.8
2 km South of Traves
3 km West · 11 km
2 months ago
26 Aug 2026, 11:34
0.4
4 km East of Borgone Susa
19 km South-West · 13 km
2 months ago
25 Aug 2026, 05:10
0.9
3 km North of Giaveno
25 km South-West · 9 km
2 months ago
21 Aug 2026, 02:24

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Germagnano sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 92% of the 312 towns in the province.
Germagnano10
Nearby towns average7

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Torino15 events · last 30 daysPiedmont region58 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 001113

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Germagnano today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Germagnano. The latest dates back to 28 September 2026.

Is Germagnano a seismic area?

Germagnano 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 Germagnano?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Germagnano was magnitude 2.7, on 15 September 2022.

When was the last quake near Germagnano?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Germagnano dates back to 28 September 2026, magnitude 0.5.

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)