Earthquakes in Monguelfo-Tesido
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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 Monguelfo-Tesido plus nearby towns.
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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
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 Bolzano13 events · 30gTrentino-Alto Adige region28 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Monguelfo-Tesido?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Monguelfo-Tesido area: the latest nearby dates back to 15 days ago.
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 last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Monguelfo-Tesido was magnitude 2.8, in 2017.
When was the last quake near Monguelfo-Tesido?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monguelfo-Tesido was 1 month ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)