Province of Avellino

Earthquakes today in San Mango sul Calore

Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 13:18). 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
1,058
quakes recorded since 2015
~4 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 San Mango sul Calore: zone 1

Zone1
Seismic 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.

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 = 0.244 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).

Closest earthquake
Earthquake details
2
In the town
total on record
1
In the town
last 12 months
102
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 San Mango sul Calore. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is San Mango sul Calore.

Latest earthquake attributed to San Mango sul Calore: 14 September 2026 · 1,192 inhabitants

The seismic history of San Mango sul Calore

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

  1. 2005NF21 May 2005

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

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

  2. 2004NF3 September 2004

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Potentino earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 66 km away

  3. 2004II-III24 February 2004

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

    Appennino lucano earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 47 km away

  4. 2004II23 February 2004

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

    Appennino lucano earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 48 km away

  5. 2003NF30 December 2003

    Imperceptible: only instruments record it.

    Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 76 km away

  6. 2002IV-V1 November 2002

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

    Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 87 km away

  7. 1991III26 May 1991

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

    Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 77 km away

  8. 1990V5 May 1990

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

    Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 69 km away

  9. 1980IX23 November 1980

    Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 29 km away

  10. 1910VII7 June 1910

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

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 38 km away

  11. 1732X29 November 1732

    Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.

    Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 13 km away

  12. 1694VIII8 September 1694

    Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.

    Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 38 km away

…and 3 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.

14567.2
Appennino centro-meridionale earthquake
5 December 1456 · 44 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
16887.1
Sannio earthquake
5 June 1688 · 50 km from here
XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.
19806.8
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake
23 November 1980 · 29 km from here
XCompletely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
17326.8
Irpinia earthquake
29 November 1732 · 13 km from here
X-XICatastrophic: very few buildings remain standing; landslides and ground cracks.

Source: Parametric Catalogue of Italian Earthquakes CPTI15 (INGV, CC BY 4.0).

The closest seismic structure

Mirabella Eclano-Monteverde

The town lies about 8 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
13 km South-East · 10 km
4 days ago
9 Oct 2026, 08:00
0.8
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
22 km North-East · 19 km
6 days ago
7 Oct 2026, 21:13
0.8
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
22 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
23 km South-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
21 km South-East · 15 km
24 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
3 km West · 10 km
1 month ago
14 Sept 2026, 01:04

Nearby towns

How does it compare with the surroundings?

San Mango sul Calore is about average for its province in recorded quakes.

quietermore active
More epicentres than 53% of the 118 towns in the province.
San Mango sul Calore2
Nearby towns average5.9

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: 064082

Frequently asked questions

Were there earthquakes near San Mango sul Calore today?

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

Is San Mango sul Calore a seismic area?

San Mango sul Calore 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 San Mango sul Calore?

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

When was the last quake near San Mango sul Calore?

The last quake recorded within 30 km of San Mango 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)