Province of Pistoia

Earthquakes today in Abetone Cutigliano

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M0.7 on 12 October 2026 at 03:27, 6 km North-West of Cantagallo, 10 km deep.

0.7
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

6 km North-West of Cantagallo

yesterday · 12 Oct 2026, 03:27
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
1
day since the last quake within 30 km
3,445
quakes recorded since 2015
~1 days
on average, one quake every
4.1
The strongest within 30 km
3 km East of Pistoia
7 months ago · 26 Mar 2026, 09:40

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

How seismic is Abetone Cutigliano: 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 = 0.202 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
123
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
126
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.1
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Abetone Cutigliano: 29 March 2026 · 2,248 inhabitants

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 · 34 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
15016.0
Modenese earthquake
5 June 1501 · 46 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18375.9
Lunigiana earthquake
11 April 1837 · 42 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17405.6
Garfagnana earthquake
6 March 1740 · 18 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

Garfagnana

The town lies about 6 km from Garfagnana, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.7
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 03:27
1.3
3 km West of Alto Reno Terme
16 km East · 13 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 05:40
1.1
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 05:24
1.1
6 km North-East of Barga
12 km West · 10 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 12:23
2.5
4 km North-East of Barga
13 km West · 9 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 10:51
0.9
3 km North of Palagano
26 km North · 10 km
14 days ago
28 Sept 2026, 23:33
1.4
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 04:35
1.0
7 km North-West of Frassinoro
26 km North-West · 10 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 04:03
1.4
3 km West of Gaggio Montano
23 km North-East · 10 km
18 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 23:48
1.2
5 km North-West of Capannori
29 km South-West · 9 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 09:52

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Abetone Cutigliano sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 95% of the 20 towns in the province.
Abetone Cutigliano123
Nearby towns average199

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

Context

Province of Pistoia2 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 047023

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Abetone Cutigliano today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Abetone Cutigliano. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.

Is Abetone Cutigliano a seismic area?

Abetone Cutigliano 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 Abetone Cutigliano?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Abetone Cutigliano was magnitude 4.1, on 26 March 2026.

When was the last quake near Abetone Cutigliano?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Abetone Cutigliano dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 0.7.

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)