Province of Pisa

Earthquakes today in Peccioli

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:37). 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

6 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
727
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 Peccioli: 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 = 0.141 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
3
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
38
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 Peccioli. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Peccioli.

Latest earthquake attributed to Peccioli: 21 December 2021 · 4,939 inhabitants

The seismic history of Peccioli

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

  1. 1983IV9 November 1983

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

    Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 142 km away

  2. 1920VI7 September 1920

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

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 83 km away

  3. 1919V29 June 1919

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

    Mugello earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 74 km away

  4. 1914V27 October 1914

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

    Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 44 km away

  5. 1911V13 September 1911

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

    Chianti earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 47 km away · observed at Ghizzano

  6. 1911V13 September 1911

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

    Chianti earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 47 km away · observed at Fabbrica

  7. 1911IV-V13 September 1911

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

    Chianti earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 47 km away

  8. 1911F13 September 1911

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

    Chianti earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 40 km away

  9. 1904IV17 November 1904

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

    Pistoiese earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 48 km away

  10. 1895IV-V18 May 1895

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

    Fiorentino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 43 km away

  11. 1846VIII14 August 1846

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

    Colline Pisane earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 19 km away · observed at Fabbrica

  12. 1846VI-VII14 August 1846

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

    Colline Pisane earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 19 km away

…and 19 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 · 19 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
14145.7
Colline Metallifere earthquake
7 August 1414 · 41 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19145.6
Lucchesia earthquake
27 October 1914 · 44 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
12935.6
Pistoia earthquake
March 1293 · 46 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 21 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
16 km South-West · 6 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 23:36
1.8
4 km South of Chianni
16 km South-West · 6 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 23:36
0.7
7 km South of Altopascio
26 km North-West · 4 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 16:16
1.7
4 km South-West of Chianni
17 km South-West · 7 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 03:05
2.4
6 km South of Chianni
17 km South-West · 11 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 01:44
1.9
4 km South-West of Lajatico
14 km South-West · 5 km
2 months ago
2 Aug 2026, 20:12
1.7
2 km North of Santa Luce
20 km West · 9 km
2 months ago
2 Aug 2026, 15:52
2.1
3 km South-East of Chianni
14 km South-West · 6 km
2 months ago
2 Aug 2026, 11:52
1.4
6 km North-East of Riparbella
18 km South-West · 11 km
2 months ago
2 Aug 2026, 05:03
1.8
3 months ago
28 Jul 2026, 10:52

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Peccioli is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 39% of the 37 towns in the province.
Peccioli3
Nearby towns average33

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: 050025

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Peccioli today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Peccioli. The latest dates back to 7 October 2026.

Is Peccioli a seismic area?

Peccioli 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 Peccioli?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Peccioli was magnitude 3.9, on 25 October 2016.

When was the last quake near Peccioli?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Peccioli 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)