Earthquakes today in Monteleone di Spoleto
Today, within 30 km: 2 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.7 (updated at 09:59). Latest: M1.7 on 13 October 2026 at 07:21, 3 km North-East of Norcia, 9 km deep.
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 Monteleone di Spoleto: zone 1
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
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 = 0.251 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Monteleone di Spoleto. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Monteleone di Spoleto.
The seismic history of Monteleone di Spoleto
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Monteleone di Spoleto over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1997V-VI14 October 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 29 km away
- 1997V-VI26 September 1997
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 42 km away
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Rescia
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 10 km away
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Ruscio
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Trivio
- 1979VI-VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 10 km away · observed at Butino
- 1730VII12 May 1730
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 19 km away
- 1703X14 January 1703
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 13 km away · observed at Ruscio
- 1703IX14 January 1703
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 13 km away · observed at Trivio
- 1703IX14 January 1703
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 13 km away
- 1298X1 December 1298
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Monti Reatini earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Vetranola
…and 54 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?
Monteleone di Spoleto 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 Perugia297 events · last 30 daysUmbria region298 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Monteleone di Spoleto today?
Yes: today 2 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Monteleone di Spoleto; the strongest magnitude 1.7, the most recent at 07:21.
Is Monteleone di Spoleto a seismic area?
Monteleone di Spoleto is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monteleone di Spoleto?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Monteleone di Spoleto was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Monteleone di Spoleto?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monteleone di Spoleto dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.7.
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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)