Earthquakes today in Pietradefusi
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:44). Latest: M1.4 on 9 October 2026 at 08:00, 2 km North of Nusco, 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 Pietradefusi: 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 = 0.248 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Pietradefusi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Pietradefusi.
The seismic history of Pietradefusi
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pietradefusi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1990VI22 April 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Sannio earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 22 km away · observed at Pietradefusi (Sant'Elena Irpina)
- 1980VII23 November 1980
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 41 km away · observed at Pietradefusi (Sant'Elena Irpina)
- 1962VII21 August 1962
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 21 km away · observed at Pietradefusi (Sant'Elena Irpina)
- 1930VII-VIII23 July 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 36 km away · observed at Dentecane
- 1930VII23 July 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 36 km away · observed at Sant'Angelo a Cancelli
- 1794VII12 June 1794
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Dentecane
- 1794VII12 June 1794
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Pietradefusi (Sant'Elena Irpina)
- 1732IX29 November 1732
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Pietradefusi (Sant'Elena Irpina)
- 1732VIII29 November 1732
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Dentecane
- 1732VIII29 November 1732
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 15 km away · observed at Sant'Angelo a Cancelli
- 1688IX5 June 1688
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 38 km away · observed at Sant'Angelo a Cancelli
- 1688VI5 June 1688
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 38 km away · observed at Pietradefusi (Sant'Elena Irpina)
…and 7 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 5 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?
Pietradefusi 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 Pietradefusi today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Pietradefusi. The latest dates back to 9 October 2026.
Is Pietradefusi a seismic area?
Pietradefusi 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 Pietradefusi?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Pietradefusi was magnitude 4.0, on 25 October 2025.
When was the last quake near Pietradefusi?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pietradefusi 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)