Earthquakes today in Rotondi
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:37). Latest: M1.3 on 10 October 2026 at 11:06, 4 km South of Gioia Sannitica, 17 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Rotondi: 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 = 0.196 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Rotondi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Rotondi.
The seismic history of Rotondi
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Rotondi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1991NF26 May 1991
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 110 km away
- 1984V7 May 1984
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 83 km away
- 1983IV3 January 1983
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valle Caudina earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 7 km away
- 1981VII14 February 1981
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti di Avella earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 6 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 62 km away
- 1930VII-VIII23 July 1930
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 61 km away
- 1903VI4 May 1903
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valle Caudina earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 3 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 53 km away
- 1732VII29 November 1732
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 39 km away
- 1688F5 June 1688
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 28 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.
Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).
The closest seismic structure
The town lies about 25 km from Miranda-Apice, 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?
Rotondi 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 Rotondi today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Rotondi. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Rotondi a seismic area?
Rotondi 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 Rotondi?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Rotondi was magnitude 4.0, on 25 October 2025.
When was the last quake near Rotondi?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Rotondi dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)