Earthquakes today in Poggiodomo
Today, within 30 km: 4 earthquakes recorded, the strongest magnitude 1.7 (updated at 12:29). 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 Poggiodomo: 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 = 0.252 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Poggiodomo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Poggiodomo.
The seismic history of Poggiodomo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Poggiodomo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1979VII19 September 1979
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 2 km away · observed at Mucciafora
- 1910VIII29 June 1910
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 2 km away · observed at Mucciafora
- 1730VII-VIII12 May 1730
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Mucciafora
- 1730VII-VIII12 May 1730
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Usigni
- 1730VII-VIII12 May 1730
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 16 km away
- 1730VII-VIII12 May 1730
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 16 km away · observed at Roccatamburo
- 1703IX14 January 1703
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Roccatamburo
- 1703IX14 January 1703
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Mucciafora
- 1703VII-VIII14 January 1703
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Usigni
- 1703VII-VIII14 January 1703
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.9), epicentre 12 km away
- 1599VIII6 November 1599
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Roccatamburo
- 1599VIII6 November 1599
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Valnerina earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Mucciafora
…and 32 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?
Poggiodomo 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 Perugia296 events · last 30 daysUmbria region297 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Poggiodomo today?
Yes: today 4 quakes were recorded within 30 km of Poggiodomo; the strongest magnitude 1.7, the most recent at 08:38.
Is Poggiodomo a seismic area?
Poggiodomo 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 Poggiodomo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Poggiodomo was magnitude 6.5, on 30 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Poggiodomo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Poggiodomo dates back to 13 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)