Province of Vicenza

Earthquakes today in Grumolo delle Abbadesse

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:45). Latest: M1.1 on 8 October 2026 at 02:04, 2 km North-East of Pozzoleone, 11 km deep.

1.1
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-East of Pozzoleone

5 days ago · 8 Oct 2026, 02:04
Depth 11 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
5
days since the last quake within 30 km
83
quakes recorded since 2015
~52 days
on average, one quake every
2.7
The strongest within 30 km
2 km South-East of Vicenza
4 years ago · 16 Nov 2021, 01:24

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

How seismic is Grumolo delle Abbadesse: 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 = 0.135 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Go to Vicenza Earthquake details
0
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
20
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M2.7
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

No epicentre attributed to Grumolo delle Abbadesse in the INGV catalogue since 2015 · 3,741 inhabitants

The seismic history of Grumolo delle Abbadesse

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

  1. 2008III23 December 2008

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

    Parmense earthquake (M5.4), epicentre 150 km away

  2. 2002NF13 November 2002

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Franciacorta earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 119 km away

  3. 2002III14 February 2002

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

    Carnia earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 149 km away

  4. 1989V13 September 1989

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

    Prealpi Vicentine earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 51 km away

  5. 1987NF2 May 1987

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Reggiano earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 109 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.

16956.4
Asolano earthquake
25 February 1695 · 43 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
18915.9
Valle d'Illasi earthquake
7 June 1891 · 39 km from here
IXDestructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
18365.5
Asolano earthquake
12 June 1836 · 34 km from here
VIIIRuinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
19005.0
Asolano earthquake
4 March 1900 · 49 km from here
VI-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 sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.

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 20262eventsmax 1.1
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.1
2 km North-East of Pozzoleone
17 km North · 11 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 02:04
1.1
2 km North-East of Pozzoleone
17 km North · 11 km
5 days ago
8 Oct 2026, 02:04
1.2
2 km North-West of Barbarano Mossano
14 km South-West · 13 km
2 months ago
26 Aug 2026, 09:44
1.4
4 months ago
28 Jun 2026, 10:25
1.6
2 km South-East of Grantorto
11 km North-East · 9 km
4 months ago
21 Jun 2026, 07:18
1.0
4 months ago
8 Jun 2026, 11:41
1.6
4 km North of Marostica
30 km North · 28 km
7 months ago
16 Mar 2026, 18:26
2.5
9 months ago
30 Jan 2026, 05:40
2.1
3 km West of Arcugnano
13 km West · 10 km
10 months ago
20 Dec 2025, 21:43
1.5
1 km North of Breganze
23 km North · 9 km
11 months ago
27 Nov 2025, 07:54

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Grumolo delle Abbadesse is among the quietest towns of its province: very few epicentres are recorded here.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 0% of the 114 towns in the province.
Grumolo delle Abbadesse0
Nearby towns average0.5

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

Context

Province of Vicenza2 events · last 30 daysVeneto region11 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 024047

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Grumolo delle Abbadesse today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Grumolo delle Abbadesse. The latest dates back to 8 October 2026.

Is Grumolo delle Abbadesse a seismic area?

Grumolo delle Abbadesse 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 Grumolo delle Abbadesse?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Grumolo delle Abbadesse was magnitude 2.7, on 16 November 2021.

When was the last quake near Grumolo delle Abbadesse?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Grumolo delle Abbadesse dates back to 8 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.

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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)