Province of Avellino

Earthquakes today in Castelvetere sul Calore

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:59). Latest: M1.4 on 9 October 2026 at 08:00, 2 km North of Nusco, 10 km deep.

1.4
very light

Latest earthquake within 30 km

2 km North of Nusco

4 days ago · 9 Oct 2026, 08:00
Depth 10 km

Seismic activity within 30 km

30 km radius
4
days since the last quake within 30 km
936
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 Castelvetere sul Calore: 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 = 0.222 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
1
In the town
total on record
0
In the town
last 12 months
97
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 Castelvetere sul Calore. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Castelvetere sul Calore.

Latest earthquake attributed to Castelvetere sul Calore: 6 September 2016 · 1,672 inhabitants

The seismic history of Castelvetere sul Calore

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

  1. 2006II-III29 May 2006

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

    Gargano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 124 km away

  2. 2005NF21 May 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 39 km away

  3. 2003II1 June 2003

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

    Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 82 km away

  4. 2002V1 November 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 91 km away

  5. 1996IV-V3 April 1996

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 50 km away

  6. 1991NF26 May 1991

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 76 km away

  7. 1990III-IV5 May 1990

    Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.

    Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 68 km away

  8. 1984NF7 May 1984

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 112 km away

  9. 1983NF20 September 1983

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Irpinia earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 23 km away

  10. 1980VII23 November 1980

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 28 km away

  11. 1732VII29 November 1732

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

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 17 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.

14567.2
Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake
5 December 1456 · 47 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
19806.8
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake
23 November 1980 · 28 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17326.8
Irpinia earthquake
29 November 1732 · 17 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
16946.7
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake
8 September 1694 · 37 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

Mirabella Eclano-Monteverde

The town lies about 12 km from Mirabella Eclano-Monteverde, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.

estimated maximum magnitude 6.9between 1 and 16 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

1.4
2 km North of Nusco
11 km East · 10 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 08:00
0.8
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
25 km North-East · 19 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 21:13
0.8
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
25 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
21 km East · 13 km
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 06:10
0.9
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 01:59
1.2
1 km South of Lioni
19 km East · 15 km
23 days ago
20 Sept 2026, 00:17
1.0
29 days ago
14 Sept 2026, 03:01
1.2
2 km South-East of Lapio
4 km North-West · 10 km
29 days ago
14 Sept 2026, 01:04

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

Castelvetere sul Calore is quieter than the average of its province.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 31% of the 118 towns in the province.
Castelvetere sul Calore1
Nearby towns average4.2

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

Context

Province of Avellino12 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 days
ISTAT code: 064024

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near Castelvetere sul Calore today?

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

Is Castelvetere sul Calore a seismic area?

Castelvetere sul Calore 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 Castelvetere sul Calore?

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

When was the last quake near Castelvetere sul Calore?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castelvetere sul Calore dates back to 9 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)