Earthquakes in Perugia
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 = 0.180 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Perugia plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Perugia
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Perugia 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 22 km away · observed at Tavernacce
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Coltavolino
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Morleschio
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Pietramelina
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Col Francesco
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Ponte della Resina
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Civitella Benazzone
- 1984VII29 April 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Umbria settentrionale earthquake (M5.6), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Rancolfo
- 1969VII11 August 1969
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Lago Trasimeno earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 13 km away · observed at Fontignano
- 1832VIII13 January 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Colombella Bassa
- 1832VIII13 January 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Pieve Pagliaccia
- 1832VIII13 January 1832
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valle Umbra earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 26 km away · observed at Ripa
…and 214 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 lies about 5 km from Mugello-Citta' di Castello-Leonessa, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
Perugia is quieter 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 Perugia343 events · 30gUmbria region365 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Perugia?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Perugia area: the latest nearby dates back to 18 hours ago.
Is Perugia a seismic area?
Perugia 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 Perugia?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Perugia was magnitude 4.5, in 2023.
When was the last quake near Perugia?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Perugia was 21 hours ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)