Earthquakes today in San Romano in Garfagnana
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:40). Latest: M1.4 on 8 October 2026 at 17:18, 4 km South-West of Casola in Lunigiana, 9 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
4 km South-West of Casola in Lunigiana
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 San Romano in Garfagnana: 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 = 0.205 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of San Romano in Garfagnana. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Romano in Garfagnana.
The seismic history of San Romano in Garfagnana
The earthquakes that were actually felt in San Romano in Garfagnana over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2000III3 October 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Frignano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 29 km away
- 1988V-VI8 February 1988
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Garfagnana earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 12 km away
- 1980V7 June 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Garfagnana earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 21 km away
- 1920VIII-IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Orzaglia
- 1920VIII-IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Caprignana
- 1920VIII-IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Naggio
- 1920VIII-IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away
- 1920VIII-IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Sillicagnana
- 1920VIII7 September 1920
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Villetta
- 1920VIII7 September 1920
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Verrucole
- 1920VII-VIII7 September 1920
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Vibbiana
- 1916V-VI27 July 1916
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Garfagnana earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Villetta
…and 3 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?
San Romano in Garfagnana is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Lucca4 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near San Romano in Garfagnana today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of San Romano in Garfagnana. The latest dates back to 8 October 2026.
Is San Romano in Garfagnana a seismic area?
San Romano in Garfagnana 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 San Romano in Garfagnana?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of San Romano in Garfagnana was magnitude 3.9, on 25 March 2026.
When was the last quake near San Romano in Garfagnana?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Romano in Garfagnana dates back to 8 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.
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)