Earthquakes today in Prato allo Stelvio
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 Prato allo Stelvio: 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 = 0.096 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Prato allo Stelvio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Prato allo Stelvio.
The seismic history of Prato allo Stelvio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Prato allo Stelvio 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 40 km away
- 2000III-IV6 April 2000
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 19 km away
- 1999IV31 December 1999
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 19 km away
- 1999IV29 December 1999
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 21 km away
- 1961V15 March 1961
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 11 km away
- 1914NF27 October 1914
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Lucchesia earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 300 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 59 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).
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?
Prato allo Stelvio 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 Prato allo Stelvio today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Prato allo Stelvio. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.
Is Prato allo Stelvio a seismic area?
Prato allo Stelvio 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 Prato allo Stelvio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Prato allo Stelvio was magnitude 3.6, on 2 September 2025.
When was the last quake near Prato allo Stelvio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Prato allo Stelvio 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)