Earthquakes today in Palazzuolo sul Senio
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:01). Latest: M1.5 on 12 October 2026 at 03:11, 7 km West of Modigliana, 34 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 Palazzuolo sul Senio: 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 = 0.209 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Palazzuolo sul Senio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Palazzuolo sul Senio.
The seismic history of Palazzuolo sul Senio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Palazzuolo sul Senio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1931D15 December 1931
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Acquadalto
- 1931VI15 December 1931
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Mantigno
- 1929VI-VII18 July 1929
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 14 km away
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 18 km away
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Campanara
- 1919VI-VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Fantino
- 1879VII27 April 1879
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 7 km away
- 1874VII7 October 1874
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Imolese earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 7 km away
- 1725VIII29 October 1725
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 11 km away
- 1725VII29 October 1725
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Badia di Susinana
- 1661VIII22 March 1661
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino forlivese earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 31 km away
- 1661VII22 March 1661
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Appennino forlivese earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 31 km away · observed at Badia di Susinana
…and 36 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 12 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?
Palazzuolo sul Senio 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 region68 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Palazzuolo sul Senio today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Palazzuolo sul Senio. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Palazzuolo sul Senio a seismic area?
Palazzuolo sul Senio 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 Palazzuolo sul Senio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Palazzuolo sul Senio was magnitude 4.9, on 18 September 2023.
When was the last quake near Palazzuolo sul Senio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Palazzuolo sul Senio dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.5.
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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)