Earthquakes today in Castelpagano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:29). Latest: M1.1 on 10 October 2026 at 14:13, 2 km South-West of Spinete, 11 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 Castelpagano: 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 = 0.197 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Castelpagano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Castelpagano.
The seismic history of Castelpagano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Castelpagano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003II-III1 June 2003
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 27 km away
- 2002IV12 November 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 30 km away
- 2002IV1 November 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 35 km away
- 1997III24 November 1997
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Sannio-Matese earthquake (M3.9), epicentre 16 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 76 km away
- 1971IV6 May 1971
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.8), epicentre 48 km away
- 1962VIII21 August 1962
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 25 km away
- 1930VII23 July 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 58 km away
- 1913VI-VII4 October 1913
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Molise earthquake (M5.3), epicentre 13 km away
- 1805X26 July 1805
Completely destructive: most buildings are destroyed.
Molise earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 29 km away
- 1702VIII14 March 1702
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio-Irpinia earthquake (M6.6), epicentre 37 km away
- 1688IX5 June 1688
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 26 km away
…and 8 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 11 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?
Castelpagano sits in one of the most seismically active areas of its province: quakes are a familiar presence here, almost always light.
Each quake is attributed to the town closest to its epicentre: the numbers describe the area, not the municipal territory alone.
Context
Province of Benevento3 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Castelpagano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Castelpagano. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Castelpagano a seismic area?
Castelpagano 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 Castelpagano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Castelpagano was magnitude 4.6, on 28 March 2023.
When was the last quake near Castelpagano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Castelpagano dates back to 10 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)