Earthquakes in Pratovecchio Stia
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?
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 = 0.199 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Pratovecchio Stia plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Pratovecchio Stia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pratovecchio Stia over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1919VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Papiano
- 1919VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Porciano
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Poggiolo
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Casalino
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Valagnesi
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Colle
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Stia
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Lonnano
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Pratovecchio
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 23 km away · observed at Santa Maria
- 1729VII23 June 1729
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Casentino earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 17 km away · observed at Pieve Romena
- 1599VII16 November 1599
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Casentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Pieve Romena
…and 61 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 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
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Pratovecchio Stia 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 Arezzo13 events · 30gTuscany region112 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Pratovecchio Stia?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Pratovecchio Stia area: the latest nearby dates back to yesterday.
Is Pratovecchio Stia a seismic area?
Pratovecchio Stia 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 Pratovecchio Stia?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Pratovecchio Stia was magnitude 4.9, in 2023.
When was the last quake near Pratovecchio Stia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pratovecchio Stia was yesterday.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)