Province of Pescara

Earthquakes today in Civitella Casanova

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). Latest: M1.3 on 28 September 2026 at 20:37, 2 km North-West of Civitella Casanova, 9 km deep.

1.3
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North-West of Civitella Casanova

15 days ago · 28 Sept 2026, 20:37
Depth 9 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
15
days since the last quake within 30 km
453
quakes recorded since 2015
~9 days
on average, one quake every
3.2
The strongest within 30 km
1 km North of Fagnano Alto
10 years ago · 3 Feb 2016, 23:41

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

How seismic is Civitella Casanova: 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 = 0.189 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
23
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M3.2
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Civitella Casanova: 28 September 2026 · 1,875 inhabitants

The seismic history of Civitella Casanova

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

  1. 2009VI6 April 2009

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

    Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 31 km away

  2. 2009V-VI6 April 2009

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

    Aquilano earthquake (M6.3), epicentre 31 km away · observed at Vestea

  3. 1997IV-V26 September 1997

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

    Appennino umbro-marchigiano earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 110 km away

  4. 1984V11 May 1984

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

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 81 km away

  5. 1984V7 May 1984

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

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 80 km away

  6. 1979IV-V19 September 1979

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

    Valnerina earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 85 km away

  7. 1958IV-V24 June 1958

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

    Aquilano earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 32 km away

  8. 1950VII5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 40 km away

  9. 1950VI5 September 1950

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

    Gran Sasso earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 40 km away · observed at Vestea

  10. 1933VII26 September 1933

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

    Maiella earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 37 km away

  11. 1915D13 January 1915

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

    Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 50 km away

  12. 1703VIII2 February 1703

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Aquilano earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 49 km away

…and 16 more documented effects in this town's history.

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.

19157.1
Marsica earthquake
13 January 1915 · 50 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17066.8
Maiella earthquake
3 November 1706 · 37 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
17036.7
Aquilano earthquake
2 February 1703 · 49 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
14616.5
Aquilano earthquake
27 November 1461 · 29 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

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

The closest seismic structure

Deep Abruzzo Citeriore Basal Thrust

The town lies about 16 km from Deep Abruzzo Citeriore Basal Thrust, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 7.5between 8 and 18 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

1.3
15 days ago
28 Sept 2026, 20:37
1.1
1 km East of Caporciano
20 km South-West · 9 km
17 days ago
26 Sept 2026, 21:09
0.7
1 month ago
12 Sept 2026, 10:12
1.8
2 km East of Popoli
24 km South · 10 km
1 month ago
1 Sept 2026, 12:24
1.7
3 km South-West of Capestrano
16 km South-West · 11 km
2 months ago
8 Aug 2026, 07:44
1.5
3 months ago
7 Jul 2026, 17:33
1.5
3 months ago
7 Jul 2026, 17:33
1.3
4 months ago
18 Jun 2026, 22:39
0.8
2 km East of Brittoli
9 km South · 21 km
4 months ago
8 Jun 2026, 00:08
1.2
5 months ago
30 May 2026, 21:55

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Civitella Casanova records more quakes than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 62% of the 46 towns in the province.
Civitella Casanova2
Nearby towns average3.2

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

Context

Province of Pescara1 event · last 30 daysAbruzzo region63 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 068014

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Civitella Casanova today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Civitella Casanova. The latest dates back to 28 September 2026.

Is Civitella Casanova a seismic area?

Civitella Casanova 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 Civitella Casanova?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Civitella Casanova was magnitude 3.2, on 3 February 2016.

When was the last quake near Civitella Casanova?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Civitella Casanova dates back to 28 September 2026, magnitude 1.3.

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)