Province of Rovigo

Earthquakes today in Ceneselli

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:23). 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
236
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 Ceneselli: 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 = 0.090 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
12
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
12
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 Ceneselli. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Ceneselli.

Latest earthquake attributed to Ceneselli: 28 May 2026 · 1,813 inhabitants

The seismic history of Ceneselli

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

  1. 2000NF18 June 2000

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Pianura emiliana earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 57 km away

  2. 1987NF2 May 1987

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 59 km away

  3. 1986IV6 December 1986

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

    Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 9 km away

  4. 1910IV-V22 January 1910

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

    Pianura lombardo-veneta earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 17 km away

  5. 1894NF9 February 1894

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 66 km away

  6. 1892III9 August 1892

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

    Valle d'Alpone earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 62 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.

11176.5
Veronese earthquake
3 January 1117 · 40 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20126.1
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 17 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 · 32 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
20125.5
Pianura emiliana earthquake
29 May 2012 · 36 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 8 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
4 km South-East · 11 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 23:17
1.8
1 km North-West of Salara
4 km South-East · 11 km
18 days ago
25 Sept 2026, 23:17
1.8
1 km South-West of Stienta
14 km South-East · 10 km
1 month ago
9 Sept 2026, 12:32
1.8
1 km South-West of Stienta
14 km South-East · 10 km
1 month ago
9 Sept 2026, 12:32
2.1
6 km South of Bondeno
19 km South · 3 km
2 months ago
5 Aug 2026, 23:19
2.1
4 km South of Bondeno
18 km South · 29 km
2 months ago
5 Aug 2026, 18:19
2.5
2 km South-West of Trecenta
3 km East · 10 km
3 months ago
24 Jul 2026, 23:27
2.8
1 km North-East of Ceneselli
1 km North-East · 9 km
5 months ago
28 May 2026, 17:08
2.6
3 km South-West of Bondeno
16 km South · 9 km
6 months ago
3 Apr 2026, 05:50
2.3
2 km North-West of Vigarano Mainarda
20 km South-East · 20 km
7 months ago
23 Mar 2026, 23:04

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Ceneselli 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 100% of the 50 towns in the province.
Ceneselli12
Nearby towns average4.8

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: 029014

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Ceneselli today?

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

Is Ceneselli a seismic area?

Ceneselli 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 Ceneselli?

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

When was the last quake near Ceneselli?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Ceneselli 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)