Province of Pisa

Earthquakes today in Terricciola

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:44). Latest: M2.2 on 9 October 2026 at 12:57, 9 km West of Rosignano Marittimo, 5 km deep.

2.2
light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

9 km West of Rosignano Marittimo

4 days ago · 9 Oct 2026, 12:57
Depth 5 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
4
days since the last quake within 30 km
540
quakes recorded since 2015
~8 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 Terricciola: 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
1
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 Terricciola. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Terricciola.

Latest earthquake attributed to Terricciola: 24 June 2026 · 4,511 inhabitants

The seismic history of Terricciola

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

  1. 1995III10 October 1995

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Lunigiana earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 84 km away

  2. 1993III-IV6 August 1993

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

    Colline Metallifere earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 35 km away

  3. 1984III22 April 1984

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Costa pisano-livornese earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 36 km away

  4. 1920VI-VII7 September 1920

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

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 79 km away · observed at Morrona

  5. 1920VI7 September 1920

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

    Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 79 km away

  6. 1914F27 October 1914

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

    Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 42 km away · observed at Morrona

  7. 1914F27 October 1914

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

    Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 42 km away

  8. 1909F25 August 1909

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

    Crete Senesi earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 73 km away

  9. 1846VII14 August 1846

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

    Colline Pisane earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Soiana

  10. 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 12 km away · observed at Morrona

  11. 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 12 km away

  12. 1846F14 August 1846

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

    Colline Pisane earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 12 km away · observed at La Sterza

…and one more documented effect 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 · 12 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
14145.7
Colline Metallifere earthquake
7 August 1414 · 47 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19145.6
Lucchesia earthquake
27 October 1914 · 42 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
12935.6
Pistoia earthquake
March 1293 · 48 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 13 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

2.2
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 12:57
1.8
4 km South of Chianni
13 km South · 6 km
5 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 23:36
1.8
4 km South of Chianni
13 km South · 6 km
5 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 23:36
0.7
7 km South of Altopascio
25 km North · 4 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 16:16
1.9
2 km East of Pisa
29 km North-West · 12 km
2 months ago
26 Aug 2026, 06:43
1.0
1 km South-East of Pisa
30 km North-West · 11 km
2 months ago
19 Aug 2026, 03:03
1.1
2 km East of Pisa
30 km North-West · 12 km
2 months ago
13 Aug 2026, 05:20
0.9
2 km East of Pisa
30 km North-West · 11 km
2 months ago
10 Aug 2026, 01:35
1.1
3 km East of Pisa
29 km North-West · 13 km
2 months ago
8 Aug 2026, 02:46
1.7
4 km South-West of Chianni
13 km South-West · 7 km
2 months ago
6 Aug 2026, 03:05

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Terricciola is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 39% of the 37 towns in the province.
Terricciola3
Nearby towns average10

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: 050036

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Terricciola today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Terricciola. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.

Is Terricciola a seismic area?

Terricciola 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 Terricciola?

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

When was the last quake near Terricciola?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Terricciola dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 2.2.

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)