Province of Verona

Earthquakes today in Bosco Chiesanuova

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:44). Latest: M1.4 on 12 October 2026 at 04:07, 3 km North of Torri del Benaco, 10 km deep.

1.4
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

3 km North of Torri del Benaco

yesterday · 12 Oct 2026, 04:07
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
1
day since the last quake within 30 km
875
quakes recorded since 2015
~5 days
on average, one quake every
3.6
The strongest within 30 km
8 km East of Gargnano
9 years ago · 4 Jun 2017, 20:00

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

How seismic is Bosco Chiesanuova: zone 2

Zone2
Seismic zone 2

A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

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

Medium
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 = 0.164 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
7
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
90
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.6
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Bosco Chiesanuova: 1 July 2026 · 3,546 inhabitants

The seismic history of Bosco Chiesanuova

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

  1. 2001NF17 July 2001

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Val Venosta earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 116 km away

  2. 1989III13 September 1989

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

    Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 31 km away

  3. 1987NF24 May 1987

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Garda occidentale earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 31 km away

  4. 1987II-III2 May 1987

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

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 98 km away

  5. 1976III13 December 1976

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

    Garda settentrionale earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 34 km away

  6. 1908IV3 February 1908

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

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 14 km away

  7. 1907IV25 April 1907

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

    Veronese earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 37 km away

  8. 1894VI9 February 1894

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

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 10 km away

  9. 1892IV9 August 1892

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

    Valle d'Alpone earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 15 km away

  10. 1891VI-VII7 June 1891

    Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 13 km away · observed at Gonzi

  11. 1891F7 June 1891

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

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 13 km away

  12. 1887NF23 February 1887

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Liguria occidentale earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 311 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 · 43 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18915.9
Valle d'Illasi earthquake
7 June 1891 · 13 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
12225.7
Bresciano-Veronese earthquake
25 December 1222 · 36 km from here
19015.4
Garda occidentale earthquake
30 October 1901 · 44 km from here
VII-VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

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

The closest seismic structure

Monte Baldo

The town lies about 11 km from Monte Baldo, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.7between 3 and 9 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

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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.4
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 04:07
1.8
yesterday
12 Oct 2026, 02:59
1.0
2 km East of Cavaion Veronese
23 km South-West · 9 km
8 days ago
5 Oct 2026, 10:36
1.0
4 km South-East of Brentonico
17 km North-West · 15 km
13 days ago
30 Sept 2026, 20:04
1.0
2 km East of Vallarsa
18 km North-East · 12 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 10:02
1.5
1 km South-East of Rovereto
24 km North · 11 km
24 days ago
19 Sept 2026, 14:27
1.5
27 days ago
16 Sept 2026, 04:29
1.4
3 km South-West of Mori
24 km North-West · 16 km
1 month ago
12 Sept 2026, 09:22
1.3
3 km East of Brentonico
18 km North-West · 15 km
1 month ago
31 Aug 2026, 00:02
1.1
3 km South-West of Mori
23 km North-West · 15 km
2 months ago
29 Aug 2026, 09:42

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Bosco Chiesanuova 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 91% of the 98 towns in the province.
Bosco Chiesanuova7
Nearby towns average29

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

Context

Province of Verona4 events · last 30 daysVeneto region11 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 023011

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Bosco Chiesanuova today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Bosco Chiesanuova. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.

Is Bosco Chiesanuova a seismic area?

Bosco Chiesanuova is classified in seismic zone 2 by the Civil Protection. A zone where strong earthquakes are possible: new buildings follow strict anti-seismic criteria.

What was the strongest earthquake near Bosco Chiesanuova?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Bosco Chiesanuova was magnitude 3.6, on 4 June 2017.

When was the last quake near Bosco Chiesanuova?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Bosco Chiesanuova dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.4.

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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)