Province of Bolzano

Earthquakes today in Sluderno

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 18:51). Latest: M0.9 on 6 October 2026 at 13:08, 4 km North-East of Sluderno, 8 km deep.

0.9
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km North-East of Sluderno

7 days ago · 6 Oct 2026, 13:08
Depth 8 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
7
days since the last quake within 30 km
686
quakes recorded since 2015
~6 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
4 km West of Malles Venosta
1 year ago · 2 Sept 2025, 09:49

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Sluderno: zone 4

Zone4
Seismic zone 4

The quietest class: the probability of strong earthquakes is very low.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.103 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
23
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
41
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.6
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Sluderno. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Sluderno.

Latest earthquake attributed to Sluderno: 6 October 2026 · 1,832 inhabitants

The seismic history of Sluderno

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Sluderno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 2001IV-V17 July 2001

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 35 km away

  2. 2000III6 April 2000

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 25 km away

  3. 1999IV31 December 1999

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 24 km away

  4. 1999IV-V29 December 1999

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Alpi Retiche earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 27 km away

  5. 1984IV-V8 June 1984

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Val Venosta earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 13 km away

  6. 1961V15 March 1961

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Val Venosta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Spondigna

  7. 1936V18 October 1936

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Alpago Cansiglio earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 150 km away

  8. 1909F13 January 1909

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Emilia Romagna orientale earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 246 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.

16225.4
Bassa Engadina, Ftan earthquake
3 August 1622 · 34 km from here
18275.0
Bassa Engadina, Ardez earthquake
2 April 1827 · 39 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
19614.9
Val Monastero earthquake
9 August 1961 · 26 km from here
V-VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
20014.8
Val Venosta earthquake
17 July 2001 · 35 km from here
VIStrong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Brenner

The town lies about 57 km from Brenner, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.2between 4 and 15 km deep

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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

0.9
4 km North-East of Sluderno
4 km North-East · 8 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 13:08
1.0
5 km East of Silandro
15 km East · 12 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 07:37
1.0
5 km East of Silandro
15 km East · 12 km
10 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 07:37
0.9
12 km West of Tubre
24 km West · 11 km
11 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 02:16
0.9
12 km West of Tubre
24 km West · 11 km
11 days ago
3 Oct 2026, 02:16
0.7
7 km North-West of Glorenza
10 km West · 12 km
17 days ago
27 Sept 2026, 02:21
1.0
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 17:30
1.7
4 km North of Bormio
22 km South-West · 10 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 12:53
1.1
9 km North of Valfurva
20 km South · 8 km
21 days ago
22 Sept 2026, 14:01
1.8
2 km East of Malles Venosta
7 km North · 7 km
25 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 03:53

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Sluderno sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 93% of the 116 towns in the province.
Sluderno23
Nearby towns average63

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 days
ISTAT code: 021094

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Sluderno today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Sluderno. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.

Is Sluderno a seismic area?

Sluderno 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 Sluderno?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Sluderno was magnitude 3.6, on 2 September 2025.

When was the last quake near Sluderno?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Sluderno 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)