Earthquakes today in Ginestra degli Schiavoni
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 23:53). Latest: M0.8 on 7 October 2026 at 21:13, 1 km North of San Nicola Baronia, 19 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
1 km North of San Nicola Baronia
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 Ginestra degli Schiavoni: 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 = 0.205 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Ginestra degli Schiavoni. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Ginestra degli Schiavoni.
The seismic history of Ginestra degli Schiavoni
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Ginestra degli Schiavoni over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1981IV-V14 February 1981
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Monti di Avella earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 48 km away
- 1980VI-VII23 November 1980
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 53 km away
- 1978III8 February 1978
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Irpinia earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 20 km away
- 1962VIII-IX21 August 1962
Destructive: many buildings partly or fully collapse.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 9 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 33 km away
- 1910V7 June 1910
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 53 km away
- 1732VI29 November 1732
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 24 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 2 km from Pago Veiano-Montaguto, 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
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Nearby towns
How does it compare with the surroundings?
Ginestra degli Schiavoni 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 Benevento3 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Ginestra degli Schiavoni today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Ginestra degli Schiavoni. The latest dates back to 7 October 2026.
Is Ginestra degli Schiavoni a seismic area?
Ginestra degli Schiavoni 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 Ginestra degli Schiavoni?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Ginestra degli Schiavoni was magnitude 3.5, on 25 March 2017.
When was the last quake near Ginestra degli Schiavoni?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Ginestra degli Schiavoni dates back to 7 October 2026, magnitude 0.8.
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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)