Province of Rovigo

Earthquakes today in Castelnovo Bariano

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:20). Latest: M1.8 on 25 September 2026 at 23:17, 1 km North-West of Salara, 11 km deep.

1.8
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km North-West of Salara

18 days ago · 25 Sept 2026, 23:17
Depth 11 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
18
days since the last quake within 30 km
243
quakes recorded since 2015
~18 days
on average, one quake every
4.2
The strongest within 30 km
1 km South-East of Ceneselli
2 years ago · 28 Oct 2023, 17:29

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

How seismic is Castelnovo Bariano: 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 = 0.083 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
13
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.2
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Castelnovo Bariano: 22 May 2025 · 2,931 inhabitants

The seismic history of Castelnovo Bariano

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

  1. 2012V29 May 2012

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

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 30 km away

  2. 2012V20 May 2012

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

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M6.1), epicentre 18 km away

  3. 2011V17 July 2011

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

    Pianura lombardo-veneta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 7 km away

  4. 2002III13 November 2002

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

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 113 km away

  5. 1987IV2 May 1987

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

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 55 km away

  6. 1986IV6 December 1986

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

    Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 16 km away

  7. 1910IV-V22 January 1910

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

    Pianura lombardo-veneta earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 11 km away

  8. 1908II10 July 1908

    Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.

    Carnia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 215 km away · observed at Spinea

  9. 1898NF20 February 1898

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valli del Natisone earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 206 km away · observed at Spinea

  10. 1895III-IV7 August 1895

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

    Appennino tosco-emiliano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 127 km away · observed at Spinea

  11. 1895NF30 July 1895

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Comacchio earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 66 km away · observed at Spinea

  12. 1873V-VI17 September 1873

    Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.

    Appennino tosco-ligure earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 146 km away · observed at Case Arella

…and one more documented effect 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.

11176.5
Veronese earthquake
3 January 1117 · 33 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20126.1
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 18 km from here
VIIVery strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
20125.9
Pianura emiliana earthquake
29 May 2012 · 30 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
20125.5
Pianura emiliana earthquake
29 May 2012 · 33 km from here

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

The closest seismic structure

Poggio Rusco-Migliarino

The town lies about 9 km from Poggio Rusco-Migliarino, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 1 and 8 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

September 20264eventsmax 1.8
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.8
1 km North-West of Salara
11 km South-East · 11 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 23:17
1.8
1 km North-West of Salara
11 km South-East · 11 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 23:17
1.8
1 km South-West of Stienta
21 km South-East · 10 km
1 month ago
9 Sept 2026, 12:32
1.8
1 km South-West of Stienta
21 km South-East · 10 km
1 month ago
9 Sept 2026, 12:32
2.1
6 km South of Bondeno
23 km South · 3 km
2 months ago
5 Aug 2026, 23:19
2.1
4 km South of Bondeno
22 km South · 29 km
2 months ago
5 Aug 2026, 18:19
2.5
2 km South-West of Trecenta
10 km East · 10 km
3 months ago
24 Jul 2026, 23:27
2.8
5 months ago
28 May 2026, 17:08
2.6
3 km South-West of Bondeno
19 km South · 9 km
6 months ago
3 Apr 2026, 05:50
2.3
2 km North-West of Vigarano Mainarda
26 km South-East · 20 km
7 months ago
23 Mar 2026, 23:04

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Castelnovo Bariano records more quakes than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 71% of the 50 towns in the province.
Castelnovo Bariano2
Nearby towns average5.7

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

Context

Province of Rovigo3 events · last 30 daysVeneto region11 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 029013

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Castelnovo Bariano today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Castelnovo Bariano. The latest dates back to 25 September 2026.

Is Castelnovo Bariano a seismic area?

Castelnovo Bariano 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 Castelnovo Bariano?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Castelnovo Bariano was magnitude 4.2, on 28 October 2023.

When was the last quake near Castelnovo Bariano?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castelnovo Bariano dates back to 25 September 2026, magnitude 1.8.

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)