Earthquakes today in Montefalco
Today, within 30 km: 2 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.5 (updated at 12:23). Latest: M1.3 on 13 October 2026 at 08:38, 4 km South of Monte Cavallo, 11 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Montefalco: zone 2
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 = 0.220 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Montefalco. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Montefalco.
The seismic history of Montefalco
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Montefalco over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1997VI14 October 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 21 km away
- 1997VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 26 km away
- 1997VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 23 km away
- 1992VI18 February 1992
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M3.5), epicentre 1 km away
- 1990VI-VII12 September 1990
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 16 km away
- 1878HD15 September 1878
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Madonna della Stella
- 1878VIII15 September 1878
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Fratta
- 1878VIII15 September 1878
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 4 km away · observed at Turrita
- 1878VIII15 September 1878
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 4 km away
- 1832VIII13 January 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 12 km away
- 1832VIII13 January 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Turri
- 1703VII14 January 1703
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 40 km away
…and 68 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).
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?
Montefalco is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Perugia296 events · last 30 daysUmbria region297 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Montefalco today?
Yes: today 2 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Montefalco; the strongest magnitude 1.5, the most recent at 08:38.
Is Montefalco a seismic area?
Montefalco 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 Montefalco?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Montefalco was magnitude 3.9, on 2 January 2017.
When was the last quake near Montefalco?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Montefalco dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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)