Province of Avellino

Earthquakes today in Cassano Irpino

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:59). Latest: M1.2 on 9 October 2026 at 08:08, 4 km South of Valva, 10 km deep.

1.2
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

4 km South of Valva

4 days ago · 9 Oct 2026, 08:08
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
4
days since the last quake within 30 km
852
quakes recorded since 2015
~5 days
on average, one quake every
4.0
The strongest within 30 km
2 km North of Montefredane
1 year ago · 25 Oct 2025, 21:49

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

How seismic is Cassano Irpino: 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 = 0.203 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
2
In the town
last 12 months
102
Within 30 km
last 12 months
M4.0
Strongest since 2015
Within 30 km

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

Latest earthquake attributed to Cassano Irpino: 20 July 2026 · 967 inhabitants

The seismic history of Cassano Irpino

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

  1. 2006II29 May 2006

    Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.

    Gargano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 126 km away

  2. 2005II-III21 May 2005

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

    Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 45 km away

  3. 2004NF23 February 2004

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Appennino lucano earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 39 km away

  4. 2002II-III1 November 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 97 km away

  5. 1999NF5 April 1999

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Irpinia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 28 km away

  6. 1984NF7 May 1984

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 120 km away

  7. 1983IV-V20 September 1983

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 16 km away

  8. 1980VII-VIII23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 22 km away

  9. 1962VII21 August 1962

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 40 km away

  10. 1732VII-VIII29 November 1732

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 21 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.

19806.8
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake
23 November 1980 · 22 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17326.8
Irpinia earthquake
29 November 1732 · 21 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
16946.7
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake
8 September 1694 · 32 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
19306.7
Irpinia earthquake
23 July 1930 · 32 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

Irpinia-Agri Valley

The town lies about 9 km from Irpinia-Agri Valley, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.8between 1 and 14 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 20265eventsmax 1.4
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Earthquake map within 30 km

60 events
Magnitude:lightweakmoderatestrong

Latest earthquakes within 30 km

1.2
4 km South of Valva
27 km South-East · 10 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 08:08
1.4
2 km North of Nusco
7 km East · 10 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 08:00
0.8
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
26 km North-East · 19 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 21:13
0.8
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
26 km North-East · 19 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 21:13
1.0
11 days ago
2 Oct 2026, 09:50
1.4
19 days ago
24 Sept 2026, 22:38
0.8
2 km South-East of Lioni
15 km East · 13 km
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 06:10
0.9
1 km North-East of Rocca San Felice
16 km North-East · 16 km
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 01:59
1.4
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 00:31
1.2
1 km South of Lioni
13 km East · 15 km
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 00:17

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Cassano Irpino is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 53% of the 118 towns in the province.
Cassano Irpino2
Nearby towns average24

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 days
ISTAT code: 064021

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Cassano Irpino today?

No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Cassano Irpino. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.

Is Cassano Irpino a seismic area?

Cassano Irpino 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 Cassano Irpino?

In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Cassano Irpino was magnitude 4.0, on 25 October 2025.

When was the last quake near Cassano Irpino?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Cassano Irpino dates back to 9 October 2026, magnitude 1.2.

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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)