Earthquakes today in Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:43). Latest: M1.1 on 6 October 2026 at 04:45, 4 km South-East of Massa di Somma, 0 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
4 km South-East of Massa di Somma
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 Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo: 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.
Hazard describes the long-term expected shaking: it is not a forecast. Technical value: ag = 0.197 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo.
The seismic history of Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005III-IV21 May 2005
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 20 km away
- 2002IV-V1 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 90 km away
- 1996III3 April 1996
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 67 km away
- 1991III26 May 1991
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 95 km away
- 1990IV-V5 May 1990
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 87 km away
- 1984IV7 May 1984
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 99 km away
- 1980VII23 November 1980
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 47 km away
- 1962VI-VII21 August 1962
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 37 km away
- 1930NC23 July 1930
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 50 km away
- 1805VII26 July 1805
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 66 km away
- 1732VII-VIII29 November 1732
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 30 km away
- 1692VII-VIII4 March 1692
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 38 km away
…and 4 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 lies about 20 km from Mirabella Eclano-Monteverde, one of the seismic structures mapped by INGV geologists.
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?
Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo 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 Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo. The latest dates back to 6 October 2026.
Is Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo a seismic area?
Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo 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 Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo was magnitude 4.0, on 25 October 2025.
When was the last quake near Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo dates back to 6 October 2026, magnitude 1.1.
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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)