Province of Bolzano

Earthquakes today in Cortina sulla strada del vino

Today, within 30 km: 1 earthquake recorded, magnitude 0.9 (updated at 16:58). Latest: M0.9 on 13 October 2026 at 12:38, 2 km North-West of Albiano, 1 km deep.

0.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-West of Albiano

4 hours ago · 13 Oct 2026, 12:38
Depth 1 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
Today
latest quake within 30 km
1,274
quakes recorded since 2015
~3 days
on average, one quake every
2.5
The strongest within 30 km
3 km West of Proves
6 years ago · 17 May 2020, 12:43

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

How seismic is Cortina sulla strada del vino: zone 4

Zone4
Seismic zone 4

The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.

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 = 0.058 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
104
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.5
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Cortina sulla strada del vino. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Cortina sulla strada del vino.

Latest earthquake attributed to Cortina sulla strada del vino: 16 November 2017 · 656 inhabitants

The seismic history of Cortina sulla strada del vino

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Cortina sulla strada del vino over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2002NF13 November 2002

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 108 km away

  2. 2001IV17 July 2001

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

    Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 49 km away

  3. 1989V13 September 1989

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

    Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 43 km away

  4. 1891F7 June 1891

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

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 78 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.

19894.8
Prealpi Vicentine earthquake
13 September 1989 · 43 km from here
VI-VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
20014.8
Val Venosta earthquake
17 July 2001 · 49 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
19684.7
Val Lagarina earthquake
22 June 1968 · 47 km from here
19834.4
Prealpi Vicentine earthquake
21 July 1983 · 47 km from here
VRather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Giudicarie

The town lies about 23 km from Giudicarie, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 5 and 12 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

October 20264eventsmax 1.2
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.9
2 km North-West of Albiano
13 km South · 1 km
4 hours ago
13 Oct 2026, 12:38
1.2
1 km North-East of Albiano
13 km South · 10 km
23 hours ago
12 Oct 2026, 17:40
0.9
1 km South-East of Albiano
15 km South · 1 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 16:37
0.9
1 km North-West of Civezzano
18 km South · 1 km
12 days ago
1 Oct 2026, 11:59
1.0
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 17:20
0.7
2 km West of Albiano
14 km South-West · 1 km
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 12:01
1.1
0 km South-East of Albiano
14 km South · 9 km
20 days ago
23 Sept 2026, 17:33
1.1
1 km South-East of Albiano
15 km South · 9 km
22 days ago
21 Sept 2026, 18:13
0.6
26 days ago
17 Sept 2026, 12:06
1.4
1 km North of Albiano
13 km South · 10 km
29 days ago
14 Sept 2026, 18:16

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Cortina sulla strada del vino is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 46% of the 116 towns in the province.
Cortina sulla strada del vino1
Nearby towns average14

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

Context

Province of Bolzano25 events · last 30 daysTrentino-Alto Adige region47 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 021025

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Cortina sulla strada del vino today?

Yes: today 1 quake was recorded within 30 km of Cortina sulla strada del vino, at 12:38, magnitude 0.9.

Is Cortina sulla strada del vino a seismic area?

Cortina sulla strada del vino is classified in seismic zone 4 by the Civil Protection. The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.

What was the strongest earthquake near Cortina sulla strada del vino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Cortina sulla strada del vino was magnitude 2.5, on 17 May 2020.

When was the last quake near Cortina sulla strada del vino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Cortina sulla strada del vino dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 0.9.

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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)