Province of Grosseto

Earthquakes today in Semproniano

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:45). Latest: M1.8 on 29 September 2026 at 04:24, 3 km South-West of San Casciano dei Bagni, 5 km deep.

1.8
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km South-West of San Casciano dei Bagni

14 days ago · 29 Sept 2026, 04:24
Depth 5 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
14
days since the last quake within 30 km
453
quakes recorded since 2015
~9 days
on average, one quake every
3.4
The strongest within 30 km
4 km South-West of Acquapendente
10 years ago · 31 May 2016, 11:22

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Semproniano: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.139 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
3
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
15
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.4
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Semproniano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Semproniano.

Latest earthquake attributed to Semproniano: 8 January 2026 · 1,144 inhabitants

The seismic history of Semproniano

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Semproniano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2000IV1 April 2000

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Monte Amiata earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 17 km away

  2. 1997NF14 October 1997

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 112 km away

  3. 1997NF26 September 1997

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 114 km away

  4. 1984NF29 April 1984

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 100 km away

  5. 1940V-VI16 October 1940

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Val di Paglia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 32 km away · observed at Cellena

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.

16955.8
Lazio settentrionale earthquake
11 June 1695 · 47 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
12765.6
Orvietano earthquake
22 May 1276 · 44 km from here
VIII-IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
19195.4
Val di Paglia earthquake
10 September 1919 · 21 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19095.3
Crete Senesi earthquake
25 August 1909 · 49 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa

The town lies about 84 km from Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 1 and 8 km deep

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

September 20261eventmax 1.8
Jan '25
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan '26
Apr
Jul
Oct

Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.8
14 days ago
29 Sept 2026, 04:24
0.7
4 km East of Abbadia San Salvatore
24 km North-East · 10 km
1 month ago
31 Aug 2026, 18:00
1.1
1 km South of Latera
24 km East · 7 km
2 months ago
9 Aug 2026, 08:13
1.2
2 months ago
7 Aug 2026, 16:19
1.4
3 km South of Abbadia San Salvatore
19 km North-East · 6 km
2 months ago
3 Aug 2026, 05:35
1.4
3 km South of Abbadia San Salvatore
19 km North-East · 6 km
2 months ago
3 Aug 2026, 05:35
0.9
6 months ago
10 Apr 2026, 09:34
1.9
3 km South of Radicofani
26 km North-East · 10 km
8 months ago
24 Feb 2026, 21:37
0.9
3 km South-West of Radicofani
26 km North-East · 11 km
8 months ago
24 Feb 2026, 20:52
2.2
2 km South of Radicofani
27 km North-East · 9 km
8 months ago
24 Feb 2026, 20:48

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Semproniano is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 41% of the 28 towns in the province.
Semproniano3
Nearby towns average29

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Grosseto5 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 053028

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Semproniano today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Semproniano. The latest dates back to 29 September 2026.

Is Semproniano a seismic area?

Semproniano is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near Semproniano?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Semproniano was magnitude 3.4, on 31 May 2016.

When was the last quake near Semproniano?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Semproniano dates back to 29 September 2026, magnitude 1.8.

Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.

Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification

Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)