Earthquakes in Gualdo Tadino
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~11 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
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 = 0.229 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Gualdo Tadino plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Gualdo Tadino
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Gualdo Tadino over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1751X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Margnano
- 1751X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Busche
- 1751X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Grello
- 1751X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Caprara
- 1751X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Piagge
- 1751X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Crocicchio
- 1751IX-X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Corcia
- 1751IX-X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Petroia
- 1751IX-X27 July 1751
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Rigali
- 1751IX27 July 1751
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Broccaro
- 1751IX27 July 1751
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Case Borgonuovo
- 1751IX27 July 1751
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 1 km away · observed at Cerqueto
…and 111 more documented effects in this town's history.
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?
Gualdo Tadino records more quakes than the average of its province.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Perugia277 events · 30gUmbria region284 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Gualdo Tadino?
Yes: today the Gualdo Tadino area (town and surroundings) recorded 5 quakes; the most recent 5 hours ago.
Is Gualdo Tadino a seismic area?
Gualdo Tadino is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gualdo Tadino?
In the last ~11 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Gualdo Tadino was magnitude 4.6, in 2018.
When was the last quake near Gualdo Tadino?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Gualdo Tadino was 5 hours ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)