Earthquakes today in Villa Collemandina
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). 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 Villa Collemandina: 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 Villa Collemandina. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Villa Collemandina.
The seismic history of Villa Collemandina
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Villa Collemandina over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1995V10 October 1995
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Lunigiana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 33 km away · observed at Corfino
- 1995V10 October 1995
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Lunigiana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 33 km away
- 1988V8 February 1988
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Garfagnana earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 km away
- 1920X7 September 1920
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away
- 1920IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Canigiano
- 1920IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Pianacci
- 1920IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Magnano
- 1920IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Corfino
- 1920VIII-IX7 September 1920
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Massa
- 1920VIII7 September 1920
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Sassorosso
- 1902V-VI5 March 1902
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Garfagnana earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Corfino
- 1902V-VI5 March 1902
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Garfagnana earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 12 km away
…and 15 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?
Villa Collemandina is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 Villa Collemandina today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Villa Collemandina. The latest dates back to 8 October 2026.
Is Villa Collemandina a seismic area?
Villa Collemandina 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 Villa Collemandina?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Villa Collemandina was magnitude 3.9, on 25 March 2026.
When was the last quake near Villa Collemandina?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Villa Collemandina dates back to 8 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.
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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)