Earthquakes today in Montemignaio
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:55). Latest: M1.9 on 12 October 2026 at 10:57, 6 km South of Bagno di Romagna, 9 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
6 km South of Bagno di Romagna
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 Montemignaio: zone 2
A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
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 = 0.173 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Montemignaio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montemignaio.
The seismic history of Montemignaio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montemignaio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005NF15 July 2005
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Forlivese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 65 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 2003NF7 December 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Forlivese earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 65 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 2003II-III29 January 2003
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Appennino forlivese earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 30 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 2003IV26 January 2003
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Appennino forlivese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 32 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 2002II21 February 2002
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Casentino earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 34 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 2001IV-V26 November 2001
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Casentino earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 44 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 2000NF10 May 2000
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Faentino earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 61 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 1999III25 January 1999
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Appennino forlivese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 38 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 1991V14 January 1991
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Casentino earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 1960III29 October 1960
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Mugello earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 33 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 1948III13 June 1948
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alta Valtiberina earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 45 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 25 km away · observed at Montemignaio (La Pieve)
…and 3 more documented effects in this town's history.
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 3 km from Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa, 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?
Montemignaio is quieter than the average of its province.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Arezzo14 events · last 30 daysTuscany region66 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Montemignaio today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Montemignaio. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Montemignaio a seismic area?
Montemignaio is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montemignaio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montemignaio was magnitude 3.5, on 2 January 2026.
When was the last quake near Montemignaio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montemignaio dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.9.
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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)