Earthquakes in Quero Vas
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?
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.217 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Quero Vas plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Quero Vas
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Quero Vas over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2004IV-V4 December 2004
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Prealpi Trevigiane earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Vas
- 2004IV12 July 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Slovenia nord-occidentale earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 138 km away · observed at Vas
- 2004III-IV12 July 2004
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Slovenia nord-occidentale earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 138 km away · observed at Quero Vas (Quero)
- 2001III-IV17 July 2001
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 106 km away · observed at Quero Vas (Quero)
- 1989IV13 September 1989
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 51 km away · observed at Quero Vas (Quero)
- 1989III-IV13 September 1989
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 51 km away · observed at Vas
- 1987III2 May 1987
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 158 km away · observed at Vas
- 1928III-IV27 March 1928
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Carnia earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 94 km away · observed at Vas
- 1928III27 March 1928
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Carnia earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 94 km away · observed at Quero Vas (Quero)
- 1897IV-V11 June 1897
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Asolano earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 12 km away · observed at Quero Vas (Quero)
- 1695IX-X25 February 1695
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Asolano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Vas
- 1695IX25 February 1695
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Asolano earthquake (M6.4), epicentre 9 km away · observed at Quero Vas (Quero)
…and 4 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?
Quero Vas 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 Belluno1 events · 30gVeneto region7 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Quero Vas?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Quero Vas area: the latest nearby dates back to 2 months ago.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quero Vas?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Quero Vas was magnitude 3.6, in 2021.
When was the last quake near Quero Vas?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Quero Vas was 2 months ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)