Province of Verona

Earthquakes today in San Pietro di Morubio

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:41). Latest: M2.8 on 28 May 2026 at 17:08, 1 km North-East of Ceneselli, 9 km deep.

2.8
light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

1 km North-East of Ceneselli

5 months ago · 28 May 2026, 17:08
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
138
days since the last quake within 30 km
68
quakes recorded since 2015
~2 months
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 San Pietro di Morubio: 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 = 0.103 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
4
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
4
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 San Pietro di Morubio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Pietro di Morubio.

Latest earthquake attributed to San Pietro di Morubio: 9 November 2025 · 3,024 inhabitants

The seismic history of San Pietro di Morubio

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

  1. 2002NF13 November 2002

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 94 km away

  2. 1989IV-V13 September 1989

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

    Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 72 km away

  3. 1987V2 May 1987

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

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 62 km away

  4. 1986III6 December 1986

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

    Ferrarese earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 38 km away

  5. 1891IV7 June 1891

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

    Valle d'Illasi earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 36 km away

  6. 1841III15 October 1841

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

    Veronese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 11 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 · 15 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
20126.1
Pianura emiliana earthquake
20 May 2012 · 39 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 · 46 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
18915.9
Valle d'Illasi earthquake
7 June 1891 · 36 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

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

The closest seismic structure

Adige Plain

The town lies about 3 km from Adige Plain, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.2between 3 and 14 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

May 20261eventmax 2.8
Jan '25
Apr
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

2.8
1 km North-East of Ceneselli
28 km South-East · 9 km
5 months ago
28 May 2026, 17:08
1.6
4 km West of San Martino Buon Albergo
24 km North-West · 14 km
6 months ago
28 Apr 2026, 01:24
2.1
2 km North-West of Trecenta
29 km South-East · 7 km
7 months ago
4 Mar 2026, 18:48
1.0
11 months ago
9 Nov 2025, 09:23
1.7
2 km South-West of Zimella
16 km North-East · 0 km
1 year ago
19 Aug 2025, 00:54
1.7
1 km North-East of Ceneselli
28 km South-East · 6 km
1 year ago
10 Aug 2025, 07:44
1.8
3 km East of Salizzole
6 km West · 17 km
1 year ago
7 Jul 2025, 23:35
1.6
2 km East of Castelnovo Bariano
24 km South-East · 10 km
1 year ago
22 May 2025, 22:50
2.3
3 km North-West of Villimpenta
18 km South-West · 3 km
1 year ago
24 Mar 2025, 20:36
1.9
3 km North-East of Ceneselli
27 km South-East · 16 km
1 year ago
26 Feb 2025, 15:06

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

San Pietro di Morubio 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 82% of the 98 towns in the province.
San Pietro di Morubio4
Nearby towns average1.2

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: 023075

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near San Pietro di Morubio today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of San Pietro di Morubio. The latest dates back to 28 May 2026.

Is San Pietro di Morubio a seismic area?

San Pietro di Morubio 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 San Pietro di Morubio?

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

When was the last quake near San Pietro di Morubio?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Pietro di Morubio dates back to 28 May 2026, magnitude 2.8.

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)