Earthquakes today in Monteverde
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 15:21). Latest: M0.8 on 7 October 2026 at 21:13, 1 km North of San Nicola Baronia, 19 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
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 Monteverde: 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 = 0.206 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Monteverde. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Monteverde.
The seismic history of Monteverde
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Monteverde over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2006NF29 May 2006
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Gargano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 93 km away
- 1998II7 April 1998
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Valle dell'Ofanto earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 24 km away
- 1996IV-V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 40 km away
- 1991IV-V26 May 1991
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 43 km away
- 1933IV7 March 1933
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 16 km away
- 1930VIII-IX23 July 1930
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 20 km away
- 1910VII7 June 1910
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 16 km away
- 1851VII-VIII14 August 1851
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Vulture earthquake (M6.5), epicentre 12 km away
- 1805VI26 July 1805
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 105 km away
- 1732VII-VIII29 November 1732
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 41 km away
- 1694VII-VIII8 September 1694
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 20 km away
- 1466V15 January 1466
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.0), epicentre 33 km away
…and 8 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?
Monteverde 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 Avellino12 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Monteverde today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Monteverde. The latest dates back to 7 October 2026.
Is Monteverde a seismic area?
Monteverde 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 Monteverde?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Monteverde was magnitude 3.4, on 20 October 2016.
When was the last quake near Monteverde?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Monteverde dates back to 7 October 2026, magnitude 0.8.
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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)