Province of Massa-Carrara

Earthquakes today in Bagnone

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:43). Latest: M1.4 on 8 October 2026 at 17:18, 4 km South-West of Casola in Lunigiana, 9 km deep.

1.4
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km South-West of Casola in Lunigiana

5 days ago · 8 Oct 2026, 17:18
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
5
days since the last quake within 30 km
1,064
quakes recorded since 2015
~4 days
on average, one quake every
3.9
The strongest within 30 km
1 km North-East of Fosdinovo
7 months ago · 25 Mar 2026, 08:13

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

How seismic is Bagnone: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic 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.

Medium
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 = 0.203 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
14
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
59
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.9
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Bagnone: 27 May 2024 · 1,926 inhabitants

The seismic history of Bagnone

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

  1. 1920IX7 September 1920

    Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Compione

  2. 1920VIII7 September 1920

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Valle

  3. 1920VIII7 September 1920

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Castiglione

  4. 1920VIII7 September 1920

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Gabbiana

  5. 1920VIII7 September 1920

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Vespeno

  6. 1920VIII7 September 1920

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Pieve

  7. 1920VIII7 September 1920

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Grecciola

  8. 1920VII7 September 1920

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 26 km away

  9. 1834VII14 February 1834

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Val di Taro-Lunigiana earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Corlaga

  10. 1834VII14 February 1834

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Val di Taro-Lunigiana earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Compione

  11. 1834VII14 February 1834

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Val di Taro-Lunigiana earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 18 km away

  12. 1834VII14 February 1834

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Val di Taro-Lunigiana earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 18 km away · observed at Nezzana

…and 48 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.

19206.5
Garfagnana earthquake
7 September 1920 · 26 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18346.0
Val di Taro-Lunigiana earthquake
14 February 1834 · 18 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18375.9
Lunigiana earthquake
11 April 1837 · 21 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17405.6
Garfagnana earthquake
6 March 1740 · 47 km from here
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

Lunigiana

The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.0between 1 and 10 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

October 20263eventsmax 1.4
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.4
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 17:18
1.3
2 km North-East of Berceto
25 km North · 11 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 02:43
1.3
2 km North-East of Berceto
25 km North · 11 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 02:43
2.5
2 km North of Fosdinovo
19 km South · 11 km
25 days ago
18 Sept 2026, 18:02
1.3
4 km North-West of Pontremoli
18 km North-West · 7 km
1 month ago
31 Aug 2026, 10:34
2.2
2 km West of Fivizzano
15 km South-East · 9 km
2 months ago
23 Aug 2026, 14:42
2.3
2 km North-East of Fosdinovo
19 km South · 11 km
2 months ago
22 Aug 2026, 17:55
2.2
2 km North-East of Fosdinovo
20 km South · 11 km
2 months ago
17 Aug 2026, 08:38
2.0
3 km East of Fosdinovo
21 km South · 9 km
2 months ago
16 Aug 2026, 13:42
1.6
4 km East of Fosdinovo
20 km South · 10 km
2 months ago
16 Aug 2026, 05:57

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Bagnone is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 38% of the 17 towns in the province.
Bagnone14
Nearby towns average48

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

Context

Province of Massa-Carrara2 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 045002

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Bagnone today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Bagnone. The latest dates back to 8 October 2026.

Is Bagnone a seismic area?

Bagnone 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 Bagnone?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Bagnone was magnitude 3.9, on 25 March 2026.

When was the last quake near Bagnone?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bagnone 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)