Earthquakes in Gubbio
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?
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 = 0.232 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Gubbio plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Gubbio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Gubbio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Bellugello
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Carestello
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Brunetta
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Belvedere
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Biscina
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Caresto
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Carpiano
- 1751VIII27 July 1751
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 20 km away · observed at Padule
- 1751VII-VIII27 July 1751
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 20 km away
- 1593HD23 April 1593
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Bacino di Gubbio earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Camporeggiano
- 1593HD23 April 1593
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Bacino di Gubbio earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Castiglione
- 1593VII-VIII23 April 1593
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Bacino di Gubbio earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 10 km away
…and 159 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?
Gubbio 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 Perugia344 events · 30gUmbria region366 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Gubbio?
Yes: today the Gubbio area (town and surroundings) recorded 2 quakes; the most recent 1 hour ago.
Is Gubbio a seismic area?
Gubbio 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 Gubbio?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Gubbio was magnitude 4.5, in 2023.
When was the last quake near Gubbio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Gubbio was 1 hour ago.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)