Earthquakes in Sant'Angelo a Scala
Seismic activity in the surroundings
30 km radiusINGV catalogue epicentres of the last ~12 years, within the given radius from the town centre.
How seismic is this area?
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 = 0.210 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
The “area” is Sant'Angelo a Scala plus nearby towns.
The seismic history of Sant'Angelo a Scala
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Sant'Angelo a Scala over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1996V3 April 1996
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 69 km away
- 1991NF26 May 1991
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 96 km away
- 1990NF30 August 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Beneventano earthquake (M3.2), epicentre 12 km away
- 1990IV5 May 1990
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 88 km away
- 1990NF22 April 1990
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Sannio earthquake (M4.0), epicentre 27 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
- 1903NF4 May 1903
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Valle Caudina earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 17 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 63 km away
- 1732VII-VIII29 November 1732
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 28 km away
- 1688F5 June 1688
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 38 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 18 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).
Area over time
Earthquake map
60 eventsEarthquakes in the area
Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Sant'Angelo a Scala 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 Avellino4 events · 30gCampania region129 events · 30gFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes today in Sant'Angelo a Scala?
No, no quakes were recorded today in the Sant'Angelo a Scala area: the latest nearby dates back to 6 months ago.
Is Sant'Angelo a Scala a seismic area?
Sant'Angelo a Scala 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 Sant'Angelo a Scala?
In the last ~12 years of INGV data, the strongest within 30 km of Sant'Angelo a Scala was magnitude 4.0, in 2025.
When was the last quake near Sant'Angelo a Scala?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Sant'Angelo a Scala was 26 days ago.
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Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)