Earthquakes today in Monguelfo-Tesido
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 16:02). Latest: M0.8 on 6 September 2026 at 08:04, 5 km North-East of Villabassa, 10 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Monguelfo-Tesido: 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 = 0.057 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Monguelfo-Tesido. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Monguelfo-Tesido.
The seismic history of Monguelfo-Tesido
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Monguelfo-Tesido over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004NF12 July 2004
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Slovenia nord-occidentale earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 126 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 2001IV-V17 July 2001
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 81 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1997V29 September 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Pusteria earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 5 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1931III-IV14 April 1931
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valli Giudicarie earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 144 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1914IV27 October 1914
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 342 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1909III13 January 1909
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Emilia Romagna orientale earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 248 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1902IV19 June 1902
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 67 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1862F27 May 1862
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Tirol, Sillian earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Monguelfo
- 1827F2 April 1827
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Bassa Engadina, Ardez earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 154 km away · observed at Monguelfo
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 sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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
26 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Monguelfo-Tesido is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 Monguelfo-Tesido today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Monguelfo-Tesido. The latest dates back to 6 September 2026.
Is Monguelfo-Tesido a seismic area?
Monguelfo-Tesido 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 Monguelfo-Tesido?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Monguelfo-Tesido was magnitude 2.8, on 4 May 2017.
When was the last quake near Monguelfo-Tesido?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monguelfo-Tesido dates back to 6 September 2026, magnitude 0.8.
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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)