Earthquakes today in Glorenza
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 18:48). Latest: M0.9 on 6 October 2026 at 13:08, 4 km North-East of Sluderno, 8 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 Glorenza: zone 4
The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.
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 = 0.115 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Glorenza. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Glorenza.
The seismic history of Glorenza
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Glorenza over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2001IV-V17 July 2001
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 41 km away
- 2000III6 April 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 21 km away
- 1999V-VI31 December 1999
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 20 km away
- 1999V-VI29 December 1999
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 22 km away
- 1984IV-V8 June 1984
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Venosta earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 10 km away
- 1961III15 March 1961
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 13 km away
- 1891F7 June 1891
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 130 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 62 km from Brenner, 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?
Glorenza sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
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 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Glorenza today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Glorenza. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.
Is Glorenza a seismic area?
Glorenza 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 Glorenza?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Glorenza was magnitude 3.6, on 2 September 2025.
When was the last quake near Glorenza?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Glorenza dates back to 6 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)