Earthquakes today in Malles Venosta
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:38). 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 Malles Venosta: 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 = 0.104 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Malles Venosta. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Malles Venosta.
The seismic history of Malles Venosta
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Malles Venosta 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 38 km away
- 2000III6 April 2000
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 29 km away
- 1999III-IV31 December 1999
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 27 km away
- 1999IV-V29 December 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 29 km away
- 1984V8 June 1984
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Venosta earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 6 km away
- 1961IV15 March 1961
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 15 km away
- 1931NF14 April 1931
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valli Giudicarie earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 84 km away
- 1909IV13 January 1909
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Emilia Romagna orientale earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 254 km away
- 1902F19 June 1902
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 52 km away · observed at Convento Monte Maria
- 1873V29 June 1873
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpago Cansiglio earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 152 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 55 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?
Malles Venosta 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 region46 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Malles Venosta today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Malles Venosta. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.
Is Malles Venosta a seismic area?
Malles Venosta 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 Malles Venosta?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Malles Venosta was magnitude 3.6, on 2 September 2025.
When was the last quake near Malles Venosta?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Malles Venosta 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)