Earthquakes in Martello
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
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 = 0.057 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Martello plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Martello
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Martello over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2001V17 July 2001
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 34 km away · observed at Martello (Maiern)
- 2000IV6 April 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 28 km away · observed at Martello (Maiern)
- 1999IV-V31 December 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 29 km away · observed at Martello (Maiern)
- 1999IV-V29 December 1999
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 31 km away · observed at Martello (Maiern)
- 1989III13 September 1989
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 83 km away · observed at Martello (Maiern)
- 1873V29 June 1873
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpago Cansiglio earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 135 km away · observed at Martello (Maiern)
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 46 km from Giudicarie, 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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Martello 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 Bolzano11 events · 30gTrentino-Alto Adige region27 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Martello?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Martello area: the latest nearby dates back to 4 days ago.
Is Martello a seismic area?
Martello 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 Martello?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Martello was magnitude 3.6, in 2025.
When was the last quake near Martello?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Martello was 4 days ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)