Earthquakes today in Racines
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 16:56). Latest: M0.6 on 11 October 2026 at 18:19, outside Italy, 5 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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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 Racines: 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 = 0.040 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
Why the ground rarely shakes here
Racines sits in one of the most stable areas of Italy: far from the boundary between the Eurasian and African plates, on ancient, rigid crust that hardly accumulates tectonic stress any more.
That is why earthquakes here are rare and almost always weak: a small geological privilege.
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Racines. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Racines.
The seismic history of Racines
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Racines 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 29 km away · observed at Racines (Stanghe)
- 1934NF4 May 1934
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Carnia earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 143 km away · observed at Ridanna
- 1931III14 April 1931
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Valli Giudicarie earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 114 km away · observed at Racines (Stanghe)
- 1931NF14 April 1931
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valli Giudicarie earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 114 km away · observed at Ridanna
- 1902VI-VII19 June 1902
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Racines (Stanghe)
- 1902VI19 June 1902
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Ridanna
- 1902V19 June 1902
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Alpi Retiche earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Telves
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
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Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Racines 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 region47 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Racines today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Racines. The latest dates back to 11 October 2026.
Is Racines a seismic area?
Racines 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 Racines?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Racines was magnitude 3.5, on 3 November 2017.
When was the last quake near Racines?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Racines dates back to 11 October 2026, magnitude 0.6.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)