Earthquakes today in Scarperia e San Piero
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). 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 Scarperia e San Piero: 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 = 0.204 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Scarperia e San Piero. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Scarperia e San Piero.
The seismic history of Scarperia e San Piero
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Scarperia e San Piero 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 6 km away · observed at Scarperia
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Scarperia
- 1919VII-VIII29 June 1919
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Covigliano
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Casaccia
- 1919VII29 June 1919
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Briano
- 1611VII-VIII8 September 1611
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Scarperia
- 1542IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Ferrone
- 1542IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Scarperia
- 1542IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Sant'Agata
- 1542VIII-IX13 June 1542
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Fagna
- 1542VIII13 June 1542
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Convento di Bosco ai Frati
- 1542VIII13 June 1542
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Mugello earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Spugnole
…and 87 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?
Scarperia e San Piero 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 Scarperia e San Piero today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Scarperia e San Piero. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Scarperia e San Piero a seismic area?
Scarperia e San Piero 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 Scarperia e San Piero?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Scarperia e San Piero was magnitude 4.9, on 18 September 2023.
When was the last quake near Scarperia e San Piero?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Scarperia e San Piero 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)