Earthquakes today in Barberino di Mugello
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:43). Latest: M0.7 on 12 October 2026 at 03:27, 6 km North-West of Cantagallo, 10 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Barberino di Mugello: 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 = 0.199 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Barberino di Mugello. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Barberino di Mugello.
The seismic history of Barberino di Mugello
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Barberino di Mugello over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1960VII29 October 1960
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 12 km away
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Badia a Vigesimo
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 21 km away
- 1864VII11 December 1864
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 4 km away
- 1843VII25 October 1843
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 4 km away
- 1542IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Galliano
- 1542VIII-IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at San Gavino
- 1542VIII-IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Villanova
- 1542VIII-IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Montecarelli
- 1542VIII-IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away
- 1542VIII-IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Cavallina
- 1542VII13 June 1542
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Cafaggiolo
…and 51 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).
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?
Barberino di Mugello 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 Firenze5 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Barberino di Mugello today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Barberino di Mugello. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Barberino di Mugello a seismic area?
Barberino di Mugello 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 Barberino di Mugello?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Barberino di Mugello was magnitude 4.9, on 18 September 2023.
When was the last quake near Barberino di Mugello?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Barberino di Mugello dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.7.
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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)