Province of Siena

Earthquakes today in Casole d'Elsa

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). Latest: M1.0 on 11 October 2026 at 13:13, 4 km East of Monteroni d'Arbia, 11 km deep.

1.0
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km East of Monteroni d'Arbia

2 days ago · 11 Oct 2026, 13:13
Depth 11 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
2
days since the last quake within 30 km
2,152
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 days
on average, one quake every
3.7
The strongest within 30 km
4 km North-East of Poggibonsi
3 years ago · 28 Jun 2023, 12:19

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

How seismic is Casole d'Elsa: 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
11
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
185
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.7
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Casole d'Elsa: 28 February 2026 · 3,886 inhabitants

The seismic history of Casole d'Elsa

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

  1. 1993V-VI6 August 1993

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

    Colline Metallifere earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 11 km away

  2. 1984NF29 April 1984

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 117 km away

  3. 1956NF22 February 1956

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Senese earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 16 km away

  4. 1947NF24 December 1947

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Crete Senesi earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 50 km away

  5. 1925III21 March 1925

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

    Colline Metallifere earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 19 km away

  6. 1909V25 August 1909

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

    Crete Senesi earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 31 km away

  7. 1901III22 September 1901

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

    Valdelsa earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 30 km away

  8. 1899NF7 February 1899

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 168 km away · observed at Maggiano

  9. 1898NF4 March 1898

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 164 km away

  10. 1897NF6 September 1897

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valdarno inferiore earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 63 km away

  11. 1897F22 May 1897

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

    Valdelsa earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 19 km away

  12. 1895III-IV18 May 1895

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

    Fiorentino earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 46 km away

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 · 46 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
15586.0
Valdarno superiore earthquake
13 April 1558 · 42 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
14145.7
Colline Metallifere earthquake
7 August 1414 · 5 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18955.5
Fiorentino earthquake
18 May 1895 · 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 47 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

1.0
2 days ago
11 Oct 2026, 13:13
0.9
4 km East of Sovicille
19 km East · 11 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 21:38
0.9
4 km East of Sovicille
19 km East · 11 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 21:38
1.4
7 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 23:21
0.8
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 12:06
1.7
1 km North-West of Montieri
21 km South · 10 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 14:33
1.7
1 km North-West of Montieri
21 km South · 10 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 14:33
1.8
0 km South-West of Montieri
21 km South · 10 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 13:31
1.8
0 km South-West of Montieri
21 km South · 10 km
9 days ago
4 Oct 2026, 13:31
1.5
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 11:03

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Casole d'Elsa is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 32% of the 35 towns in the province.
Casole d'Elsa11
Nearby towns average170

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

Context

Province of Siena14 events · last 30 daysTuscany region67 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 052004

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Casole d'Elsa today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Casole d'Elsa. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.

Is Casole d'Elsa a seismic area?

Casole d'Elsa 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 Casole d'Elsa?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Casole d'Elsa was magnitude 3.7, on 28 June 2023.

When was the last quake near Casole d'Elsa?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Casole d'Elsa dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 1.0.

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)