Earthquakes today in Prarostino
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 14:22). Latest: M0.4 on 12 October 2026 at 09:04, 4 km North-West of Massello, 10 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 Prarostino: 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 = 0.134 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Prarostino. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Prarostino.
The seismic history of Prarostino
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Prarostino over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1887IV-V23 February 1887
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 123 km away · observed at Prarostino (San Bartolomeo)
- 1887IV23 February 1887
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 123 km away · observed at Roccapiatta
- 1887F23 February 1887
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 123 km away · observed at Cavoretto
- 1886III5 September 1886
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Torinese earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 19 km away · observed at Prarostino (San Bartolomeo)
- 1808VI-VII2 April 1808
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Val Pellice earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Prarostino (San Bartolomeo)
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).
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?
Prarostino is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Prarostino today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Prarostino. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Prarostino a seismic area?
Prarostino 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 Prarostino?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Prarostino was magnitude 3.7, on 30 July 2016.
When was the last quake near Prarostino?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Prarostino dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.4.
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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)