Province of Pisa

Earthquakes today in Montopoli in Val d'Arno

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:54). Latest: M1.8 on 7 October 2026 at 23:36, 4 km South of Chianni, 6 km deep.

1.8
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km South of Chianni

5 days ago · 7 Oct 2026, 23:36
Depth 6 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
6
days since the last quake within 30 km
766
quakes recorded since 2015
~6 days
on average, one quake every
3.9
The strongest within 30 km
4 km East of Castelfiorentino
9 years ago · 25 Oct 2016, 18:53

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

How seismic is Montopoli in Val d'Arno: 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 = 0.133 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
52
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 Montopoli in Val d'Arno. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montopoli in Val d'Arno.

Latest earthquake attributed to Montopoli in Val d'Arno: 29 November 2018 · 11,167 inhabitants

The seismic history of Montopoli in Val d'Arno

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montopoli in Val d'Arno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 1995IV10 October 1995

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

    Lunigiana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 77 km away

  2. 1983III-IV9 November 1983

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

    Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 126 km away

  3. 1914V-VI27 October 1914

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

    Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Marti

  4. 1914V27 October 1914

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 29 km away

  5. 1914V27 October 1914

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 29 km away · observed at San Romano

  6. 1909V13 January 1909

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Emilia Romagna orientale earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 126 km away · observed at Castel del Bosco

  7. 1909V13 January 1909

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Emilia Romagna orientale earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 126 km away · observed at Marti

  8. 1909F13 January 1909

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

    Emilia Romagna orientale earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 126 km away

  9. 1895V18 May 1895

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Fiorentino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 42 km away · observed at Marti

  10. 1895V18 May 1895

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Fiorentino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 42 km away

  11. 1873IV-V17 September 1873

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Appennino tosco-ligure earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 94 km away

  12. 1873V12 March 1873

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Appennino marchigiano earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 213 km away · observed at Marti

…and 5 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.

18466.0
Colline Pisane earthquake
14 August 1846 · 26 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17405.6
Garfagnana earthquake
6 March 1740 · 49 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19145.6
Lucchesia earthquake
27 October 1914 · 29 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
12935.6
Pistoia earthquake
March 1293 · 33 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

Livorno Hills

The town lies about 23 km from Livorno Hills, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.2between 1 and 7 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.8
4 km South of Chianni
28 km South · 6 km
5 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 23:36
1.8
4 km South of Chianni
28 km South · 6 km
5 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 23:36
0.7
7 km South of Altopascio
11 km North-West · 4 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 16:16
1.2
5 km North-West of Capannori
29 km North-West · 9 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 09:52
1.9
2 km East of Pisa
29 km West · 12 km
2 months ago
26 Aug 2026, 06:43
1.2
7 km North-East of San Giuliano Terme
28 km North-West · 10 km
2 months ago
25 Aug 2026, 11:20
1.1
2 km East of Pisa
29 km West · 12 km
2 months ago
13 Aug 2026, 05:20
0.9
2 km East of Pisa
30 km West · 11 km
2 months ago
10 Aug 2026, 01:35
0.7
4 km North-East of Pisa
30 km West · 10 km
2 months ago
9 Aug 2026, 08:59
1.0
4 km North of Porcari
24 km North-West · 6 km
2 months ago
9 Aug 2026, 06:37

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Montopoli in Val d'Arno is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 19% of the 37 towns in the province.
Montopoli in Val d'Arno1
Nearby towns average31

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

Context

Province of Pisa18 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 050022

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Montopoli in Val d'Arno today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Montopoli in Val d'Arno. The latest dates back to 7 October 2026.

Is Montopoli in Val d'Arno a seismic area?

Montopoli in Val d'Arno 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 Montopoli in Val d'Arno?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montopoli in Val d'Arno was magnitude 3.9, on 25 October 2016.

When was the last quake near Montopoli in Val d'Arno?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montopoli in Val d'Arno dates back to 7 October 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)