Province of Padova

Earthquakes today in Solesino

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). Latest: M1.6 on 6 October 2026 at 18:55, 2 km North-West of Granze, 15 km deep.

1.6
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-West of Granze

7 days ago · 6 Oct 2026, 18:55
Depth 15 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
7
days since the last quake within 30 km
33
quakes recorded since 2015
~4 months
on average, one quake every
2.8
The strongest within 30 km
2 km West of Agna
5 years ago · 28 Sept 2021, 18:58

INGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.

How seismic is Solesino: zone 3

Zone3
Seismic zone 3

Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.

Low
Expected shaking, compared with the other Italian municipalities (INGV MPS04 model)

Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.064 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
3
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.8
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Solesino. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Solesino.

Latest earthquake attributed to Solesino: 2 February 2026 · 7,180 inhabitants

The seismic history of Solesino

The earthquakes that were actually felt in Solesino over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).

  1. 1989IV-V13 September 1989

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 87 km away

  2. 1987IV-V2 May 1987

    Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 93 km away

  3. 1986NF6 December 1986

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 35 km away

  4. 1983III9 November 1983

    Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.

    Parmense earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 126 km away

  5. 1929III-IV10 April 1929

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Bolognese earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 87 km away

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.

20126.1
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 50 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
15705.4
Ferrarese earthquake
17 November 1570 · 41 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
20125.2
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 48 km from here
14115.1
Ferrara earthquake
9 January 1411 · 40 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Schio-Vicenza

The town lies about 15 km from Schio-Vicenza, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.3between 1 and 15 km deep

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

October 20261eventmax 1.6
Jan '25
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan '26
Apr
Jul
Oct

Earthquake map within 30 km

33 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.6
2 km North-West of Granze
3 km West · 15 km
7 days ago
6 Oct 2026, 18:55
2.1
2 km North-West of Trecenta
30 km South-West · 7 km
7 months ago
4 Mar 2026, 18:48
2.2
2 km North-West of Solesino
2 km North-West · 5 km
8 months ago
2 Feb 2026, 08:21
1.8
1 km North of San Pietro Viminario
10 km North-East · 16 km
1 year ago
2 Oct 2025, 07:43
1.9
2 km West of Badia Polesine
23 km West · 9 km
1 year ago
24 Feb 2025, 20:30
1.7
1 km West of Canaro
27 km South · 10 km
1 year ago
31 Oct 2024, 09:39
1.8
2 km West of Arquà Petrarca
11 km North-West · 10 km
1 year ago
27 Oct 2024, 02:47
1.7
2 km West of Monselice
4 km North-West · 17 km
2 years ago
1 Dec 2023, 09:51
2.3
1 km West of Costa di Rovigo
15 km South-West · 5 km
3 years ago
31 Mar 2023, 19:30
1.7
2 km South-East of Rovigo
13 km South · 10 km
3 years ago
27 Oct 2022, 07:26

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Solesino sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 83% of the 102 towns in the province.
Solesino1
Nearby towns average1.1

Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.

Context

Province of Padova1 event · last 30 daysVeneto region11 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 028087

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Solesino today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Solesino. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.

Is Solesino a seismic area?

Solesino is classified in seismic zone 3 by the Civil Protection. Medium-low seismicity: strong quakes are rare, but not impossible.

What was the strongest earthquake near Solesino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Solesino was magnitude 2.8, on 28 September 2021.

When was the last quake near Solesino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Solesino dates back to 6 October 2026, magnitude 1.6.

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)