Earthquakes today in Lettopalena
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:18). Latest: M1.4 on 2 October 2026 at 22:12, 2 km South-East of Cansano, 10 km deep.
Seismic activity within 30 km
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is Lettopalena: zone 1
The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
Official Civil Protection classification (upd. 2025), used for building codes.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.221 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Lettopalena. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Lettopalena.
The seismic history of Lettopalena
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Lettopalena over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003NF1 June 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 66 km away
- 2002IV-V1 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 63 km away
- 1992III16 July 1992
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Chietino earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 36 km away
- 1992III-IV18 February 1992
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Chietino earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 44 km away
- 1990III5 May 1990
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 192 km away
- 1987NF3 July 1987
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Costa Marchigiana earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 136 km away
- 1984VI-VII7 May 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 37 km away
- 1980V23 November 1980
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 158 km away
- 1979III19 September 1979
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 129 km away
- 1933VII26 September 1933
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Maiella earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 11 km away
- 1871F14 August 1871
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Chietino earthquake (M3.7), epicentre 25 km away
- 1706IX-X3 November 1706
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Maiella earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 12 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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
Earthquake map within 30 km
60 eventsLatest earthquakes within 30 km
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Lettopalena sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Chieti1 event · last 30 daysAbruzzo region63 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Lettopalena today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Lettopalena. The latest dates back to 2 October 2026.
Is Lettopalena a seismic area?
Lettopalena is classified in seismic zone 1 by the Civil Protection. The most severe class: strong earthquakes are possible here and buildings follow the strictest anti-seismic rules.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lettopalena?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Lettopalena was magnitude 3.2, on 1 July 2017.
When was the last quake near Lettopalena?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Lettopalena dates back to 2 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)