Earthquakes today in Monticiano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M1.3 on 12 October 2026 at 01:14, 5 km North-West of Asciano, 4 km deep.
Seismic activity within 30 km
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is Monticiano: zone 3
Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.
Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.140 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Monticiano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Monticiano.
The seismic history of Monticiano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Monticiano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1998III20 May 1998
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Colline Metallifere earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 35 km away
- 1998NF20 May 1998
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Colline Metallifere earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 35 km away · observed at Tocchi
- 1947III24 December 1947
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Crete Senesi earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 31 km away
- 1920III7 September 1920
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Garfagnana earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 142 km away
- 1911V13 September 1911
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Chianti earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 37 km away
- 1909VII-VIII25 August 1909
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Crete Senesi earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Tocchi
- 1909VII-VIII25 August 1909
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Crete Senesi earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 14 km away
- 1909VII-VIII25 August 1909
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Crete Senesi earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 14 km away · observed at San Lorenzo a Merse
- 1909VI-VII25 August 1909
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Crete Senesi earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 14 km away · observed at Iesa
- 1906III-IV21 April 1906
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valdelsa earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 38 km away · observed at San Lorenzo a Merse
- 1906II-III21 April 1906
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Valdelsa earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 38 km away
- 1905III-IV12 February 1905
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monte Amiata earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 38 km away
…and 8 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 68 km from Livorno Hills, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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
Earthquake map within 30 km
60 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Monticiano is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Monticiano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Monticiano. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Monticiano a seismic area?
Monticiano 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 Monticiano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Monticiano was magnitude 3.7, on 8 February 2023.
When was the last quake near Monticiano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monticiano dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)