Earthquake with magnitude of Mw 3.2 on date 14-04-2009 and time 19:28:02 (UTC) in region 2 km NW Capitignano (AQ)

A magnitude Mw 3.2 earthquake occured in region: 2 km NW Capitignano (AQ), on

  • 14-04-2009 19:28:02 (UTC)
  • 14-04-2009 21:28:02 (UTC +02:00) Italian time

and geographic coordinates (lat, lon) 42.5350, 13.2940 at 10 km depth.

The earthquake was located by: Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV.

Search earthquakes: Any within 30 km radius

The values of hypocentral coordinates and magnitude may be revised at a later time as more information becomes available.

Municipalities within 20 km from the epicenter

Distances are determinated based on the geographic coordintes of the (Istat).
Municipality Region Dist Inh Cum Inh
Capitignano AQ 2 665 665
Montereale AQ 4 2581 3246
Campotosto AQ 7 542 3788
Barete AQ 9 737 4525
Cagnano Amiterno AQ 10 1369 5894
Amatrice RI 11 2657 8551
Pizzoli AQ 11 4326 12877
Borbona RI 13 617 13494
Cittareale RI 14 482 13976
Crognaleto TE 15 1297 15273
Posta RI 16 694 15967
Accumoli RI 18 667 16634
Scoppito AQ 18 3727 20361

Municipalities with at least 50000 inhabitants

An earthquake occurred to
22 Km NW of L'Aquila (69753 inhabitants)
36 Km W of Teramo (54892 inhabitants)
53 Km E of Terni (111501 inhabitants)
67 Km SE of Foligno (57155 inhabitants)
70 Km W of Montesilvano (53738 inhabitants)
75 Km W of Chieti (51815 inhabitants)
75 Km NE of Tivoli (56533 inhabitants)
76 Km NE of Guidonia Montecelio (88673 inhabitants)
76 Km W of Pescara (121014 inhabitants)
98 Km SE of Perugia (166134 inhabitants)
98 Km NE of Roma (2864731 inhabitants)
98 Km E of Viterbo (67173 inhabitants)
Recent and historical seismicity

These maps show the seismic activity in different time intervals, before the seismic event to which they refer. Data reported in the first two maps come from the analysis carried out in real time by the personnel of the INGV Operating Rooms, immediately after each earthquake. The third map shows data from 1985 to the date of the earthquake: the locations are reviewed by the seismological analysts of the INGV Italian Seismic Bulletin (Bollettino Sismico Italiano dell’INGV). The localization parameters (hypocentral coordinates and magnitude) are the best possible estimate with the data available to the INGV, but are constantly updated according to further data that become available. The location and magnitude parameters, subsequently reviewed by seismological analysts, may vary.

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 3 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 0.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 72 hours preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

Earthquakes of the 90 days preceding this event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 2.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, in the 90 days preceding this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

Earthquakes from 1985 to the date of the event

This map shows the earthquake epicenters with magnitude ≥ 3.0, localized with data recorded by the National Seismic Network and other collaborative networks both in Italy and in neighboring countries, from 1985 to the date of this event. The size of the circle indicates the different classes of magnitude. The colors indicate the different time intervals preceding the seismic event. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

Earthquakes since 1000 AD until 2019

This map shows the epicenters of the historical earthquakes catalogue CPT15 (Catalogo Parametrico dei Terremoti Italiani, 2015 version 3.0, https://doi.org/10.13127/cpti/cpti15.3) since 1000 AD until 2019. The size of the square indicates the different classes of magnitude. For earthquakes with magnitude ≥ 6.0, it is also shown the year of occurrence and the magnitude value. The black and white star is the epicenter of the current earthquake.
Seismic hazard

Seismic hazard maps provide probabilistic estimates of the earthquake ground shaking exceeding a given threshold in a given geographic region within a given time window. Thus, it is not a deterministic prediction - a target that may be never reached given the complexity of the earthquake physical phenomenon - nor of the maximum expected earthquake since this has extremely low probabilities to occur.

In 2004, it was published the seismic hazard map of Italy (http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it) that provides a picture of the most hazardous geographic regions. The seismic hazard map of Italy (GdL MPS, 2004; rif. Ordinanza PCM del 28 aprile 2006, n. 3519, All. 1b) provides the 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years of the horizontal acceleration at rock sites (i.e., Vs30>800 m/s; cat. A, 3.2.1 of the D.M. 14.09.2005).

The colours indicate the various values of the ground acceleration that have 10% to be exceeded within 50 years. In general, the colours associated to low values of acceleration refer to areas that are less hazardous and stronger earthquakes repeat less frequently although they may still occur.

Seismic hazard map

Seismic hazard map

This map shows the seismic hazard map of Italy for the region where the earthquake occurred.
Shakemap

These three maps show the results of the analysis using the software ShakeMap designed to provide the level of ground shaking experienced in a region using the data recorded by seismometers and strong motion instruments and seismological information regarding the attenuation of the wavefield with distance and the site characteristics. The Shakemaps are determined for research purposes to provide fast estimates of the level of ground shaking produced by the earthquake. The maps are calculated automatically and updated as more data become available. See http://shakemap.ingv.it for additional information. The black star indicates the epicenter. The triangles show the accelerometric and velocimetric stations used in the calculation, colored according to the recorded shaking.

Intensity Shakemap

Intensity Shakemap

This map shows the distribution of instrumental intensities. The intensity is derived through an empirical law that correlates the recorded values of actual ground shaking, e.g., acceleration and velocity, with the macroseismic intensity for Italian earthquakes, as reported in the Italian Macroseismic Database (DBMI15, https://doi.org/10.13127/cpti/cpti15.3).
Peak ground acceleration Shakemap

Peak ground acceleration Shakemap

This map shows the distribution of peak ground acceleration expressed as percent of the acceleration of gravity (i.e., g = 9.81 m/s²).
Peak velocity Shakemap

Peak velocity Shakemap

This map shows the distribution of peak ground velocities expressed in cm/s.
Felt maps
Preliminary map of the earthquake effects from the web questionnaire

Preliminary map of the earthquake effects from the web questionnaire

This map shows the distribution of earthquake resentment in the area, expressed in terms of intensity on the MCS scale (Mercalli-Cancani-Sieberg). Intensities are determined using data from questionnaires collected on the website http://www.hsit.it. The intensities shown are determined considering all the reports received from each municipality, and are all the more reliable the greater the number of questionnaires. The collected data are subjected to an automatic statistical filter, but are not checked individually. In particular, intensities greater than or equal to the VI degree of the MCS or EMS scale require on-site verification by specialized personnel. The black star is the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred. This map is updated every time citizens fill out new questionnaires. The number of questionnaires processed to obtain this map, the date and time of the last update are shown at the top right.
Locations history
Type Magnitude Date and Time (UTC) Latitude Longitude Depth (km) Published time (UTC) Author Location ID
Bulletin
Rev1000
ML 3.5
Mw 3.2
2009-04-14
19:28:02
42.535 13.294 10 2014-10-21
12:27:13
Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV 803839
Preferred location and magnitude until now.
Origin information

Origin

Field Value
Time (UTC) 2009-04-14 19:28:02 ± 0.08
Latitude 42.5350 ± 0.0036
Longitude 13.2940 ± 0.0049
Depth (km) 10 ± 1 (from location)
Evaluation mode of Origin manual
Evaluation status of Origin reviewed
Version 1000 -> BULLETIN-SISPICK
Event type earthquake
Origin ID 803839

Uncertainty

Field Value
Preferred uncertainty description uncertainty ellipse
Semi-major axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 523
Semi-minor axis of confidence ellipse (meter) 109
Azimuth of major axis of confidence ellipse. Measured clockwise from South-North direction at epicenter (gradi) 232
Circular confidence region, given by single value of horizontal uncertainty (meter) 565.7
Confidence level of the uncertainty (%) 68

Quality

Field Value
Largest azimuthal gap in station distribution as seen from epicenter (degree) 28
Number of associated phases, regardless of their use for origin computation 77
Number of defining phases 55
RMS of the travel time residuals of the arrivals used for the origin computation (sec) 0.45
Epicentral distance of station closest to the epicenter (degree) 0.00000
Epicentral distance of station farthest from the epicenter (degree) 1.35348
Number of stations at which the event was observed 61
Number of stations from which data was used for origin computation 40
Magnitudes information

Mw:3.2

Field Value
Value 3.2
Uncertainty
Num. used stations
Type of magnitude Mw
Reference to an origin 803839
Agency INGV
Autore TDMT Historical
Time of creation (UTC) 2013-11-05 08:43:08

ML:3.5

Field Value
Value 3.5
Uncertainty 0.3
Num. used stations
Type of magnitude ML
Reference to an origin 803839
Agency INGV
Autore Bollettino Sismico Italiano INGV
Time of creation (UTC) 2013-01-05 15:13:42
Picking and Arrival
SCNL Time Uncertainty Polarity Evaluation_mode Phase Azimuth Distance(km) Takeoff_angle Residual Weight
IV.SFI.EHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:35.38 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.CSNT.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:34.38 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.RSM.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:33.70 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.MSC.EHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:32.56 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.CRE.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:32.25 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.MAON.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:31.44 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.VAGA.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:31.30 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.SGG.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:31.62 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.PESA.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:30.53 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.LPEL.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:30.34 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 126 90.9423 0.546 39
IV.CDCA.EHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:29.52 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.ARCI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:29.11 10.0 undecidable manual Sg 0 0 0
IV.PARC.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:28.53 0.3 undecidable manual Pn 326 150.2385 0.999 43
IV.SENI.EHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:28.48 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.TRIV.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:28.76 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.BADI.EHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:26.37 0.6 undecidable manual Pn 322 137.5623 0.781 32
IV.FSSB.SHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:25.63 0.3 undecidable manual Pn 342 135.0648 0.43 55
IV.CERA.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:25.47 10.0 undecidable manual Pn 0 0 0
IV.PIEI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:24.23 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.LATE.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:23.92 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MIDA.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:23.35 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 141 126.7731 -0.572 36
IV.SACS.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:22.94 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 288 118.0929 0.354 58
IV.AOI.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:22.20 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 12 115.2957 0.045 62
IV.RNI2.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:22.85 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 142 116.1948 0.552 55
IV.TOLF.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:22.68 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 244 118.2927 0.063 62
IV.GIUL.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.32 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 182 108.4137 0.225 61
IV.FDMO.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.02 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 343 58.0974 -0.011 70
IV.GUMA.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.59 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 3 58.5969 0.42 64
IV.CESX.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.29 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 278 58.8966 0.041 70
IV.ARVD.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.24 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 345 110.5005 -0.181 41
IV.CESI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.96 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 329 60.9945 0.155 68
IV.ROM9.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.87 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.PTQR.SHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:21.11 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 171 57.5979 0.199 68
IV.MA9.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:20.78 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.MURB.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:20.27 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 323 102.12 0.155 63
IV.MGAB.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:20.72 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 294 105.0171 0.153 42
IV.POFI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:20.08 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 159 97.0251 0.738 36
IV.RDP.BHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:20.95 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.SDI.SHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:20.49 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 155 100.9212 0.548 38
IV.CAFR.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:19.15 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 111 92.8404 0.457 60
IV.VCEL.EHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:19.10 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 109 47.4192 0.918 36
IV.MNS.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:19.81 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 252 52.8027 0.185 68
IV.CING.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:18.54 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 355 93.5397 -0.264 62
IV.LPEL.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:18.00 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 126 90.9423 -0.396 61
IV.RMP.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:18.43 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 211 93.9393 -0.427 40
IV.SNTG.SHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:17.15 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 340 84.8484 -0.312 63
IV.VVLD.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:17.29 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 160 78.6657 0.783 36
IV.GUAR.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:16.98 0.6 undecidable manual Pg 179 82.1511 -0.075 44
IV.INTR.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:15.94 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 139 76.7676 -0.276 64
IV.MTCE.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:15.22 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 219 72.6717 -0.365 63
IV.FAGN.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:15.41 0.6 undecidable manual Sg 141 38.2284 -0.32 46
IV.TRTR.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:14.27 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 59 58.8966 0.804 56
IV.FIAM.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:14.37 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 206 32.9448 0.033 73
IV.NRCA.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:14.63 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 336 36.1416 -0.554 65
IV.CERT.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:14.88 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 202 69.8745 -0.274 65
IV.OFFI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:13.26 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 36 54.6009 0.45 64
IV.GUMA.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:13.43 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 3 58.5969 0.013 94
IV.CESX.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:13.03 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 278 58.8966 -0.429 64
IV.CESI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:13.61 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 329 60.9945 -0.172 90
IV.ARCI.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:12.89 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.PTQR.SHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:12.92 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 171 57.5979 -0.343 66
IV.FDMO.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:12.97 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 343 58.0974 -0.368 65
IV.MNS.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:12.31 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 252 52.8027 -0.212 91
IV.TERO.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:11.72 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 69 27.1506 -1.057 71
IV.VCEL.EHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:11.88 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 109 47.4192 0.192 92
IV.LNSS.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:11.29 0.1 undecidable manual Sg 290 21.9669 0.089 98
IV.FAGN.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:10.31 0.3 undecidable manual Pg 141 38.2284 0.041 72
MN.AQU.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:10.72 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 156 21.9669 -0.475 68
IV.NRCA.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:09.64 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 336 36.1416 -0.32 91
IV.FIAM.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:09.33 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 206 32.9448 -0.14 95
IV.TERO.HHE. 2009-04-14T19:28:08.00 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 69 27.1506 -0.568 87
MN.AQU.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:07.65 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 156 21.9669 -0.006 100
IV.LNSS.HHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:07.71 0.1 positive manual Pg 290 21.9669 0.052 99
IV.CAMP.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:07.56 0.3 undecidable manual Sg 90 9.3795 -0.012 77
IV.CAMP.HHZ. 2009-04-14T19:28:05.78 0.1 undecidable manual Pg 90 9.3795 0.216 98
IV.ORI.EHN. 2009-04-14T19:28:03.70 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
IV.ESLN.BHZ. 2009-04-14T19:27:44.06 10.0 undecidable manual Pg 0 0 0
TDMT - Time Domain Moment Tensor

TDMT details

Field Value
MagnitudeMw 3.21
Scalar Moment8.16707E+20 dyne-cm
Computed depth7 km
QualityBa
Variance Reduction%
Double Couple0%
CLVD0%
ISO0%
Model usedCIA
Modemanual
Statusfinal

Moment Tensor Components

Component Value
Mrr-6.627E+20
Mtt1.406E+20
Mpp5.221E+20
Mrt-1.957E+20
Mrp-5.61E+19
Mtp-5.275E+20

Nodal Planes

Name Strike Dip Rake
PN112651-117
PN234546-61

Fault Plane solution

Focal Mechanism

psmeca (GMT documentation)

7 126 51 -117 345 46 -61 8.16707 20 0.5 0.5

TDMT references

More info and references
Fault Plane solutions in the area
Fault Plane solutions

Fault Plane solutions

The map reports the fault plane solutions for earthquakes in the region from 1977 to the date of this event. Red moment tensors are determined using the Regional Centroid Moment Tensor technique (RCMT, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT) applied for earthquakes with magnitude larger than 4.5 in the Euro-Mediterranenan area. Occasionally, when a station azimuthal coverage exists RCMTs can be obtained also for earthquakes with magnitude down to 4.0. The gray moment tensors are obtained with the Time Domain Moment Tensor method (TDMT, /tdmt). This technique is applied to earthquakes with magnitude ML greater than 3.2, when it is possible. The size of symbols scales with the calculated moment magnitude Mw.
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