Earthquakes today in Calitri
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:16). Latest: M1.2 on 9 October 2026 at 08:08, 4 km South of Valva, 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 Calitri: 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 = 0.224 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Calitri. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Calitri.
The seismic history of Calitri
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Calitri over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1990VI5 May 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 32 km away
- 1980VIII23 November 1980
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 17 km away
- 1948VI18 August 1948
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Gargano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 76 km away
- 1930VIII23 July 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 20 km away
- 1910IX7 June 1910
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 4 km away
- 1851VI14 August 1851
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Vulture earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 19 km away
- 1732VII29 November 1732
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 37 km away
- 1694X8 September 1694
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 8 km away
- 1692VIII4 March 1692
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 22 km away
- 1688VIII5 June 1688
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 85 km away
- 1561VIII19 August 1561
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Vallo di Diano earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 40 km away
- 1466VIII15 January 1466
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 20 km away
…and 22 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.
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?
Calitri is quieter than the average of its province.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Avellino12 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Calitri today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Calitri. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Calitri a seismic area?
Calitri 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 Calitri?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Calitri was magnitude 3.9, on 10 February 2024.
When was the last quake near Calitri?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Calitri dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.
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)