Earthquakes today in Limatola
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:41). Latest: M3.2 on 10 October 2026 at 12:23, 2 km South-West of Gioia Sannitica, 11 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
2 km South-West of Gioia Sannitica
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 Limatola: 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 = 0.146 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Limatola. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Limatola.
The seismic history of Limatola
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Limatola over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005III21 May 2005
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 20 km away
- 1991NF26 May 1991
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Potentino earthquake (M5.1), epicentre 130 km away
- 1990III5 May 1990
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 122 km away
- 1980VI23 November 1980
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 82 km away
- 1962V21 August 1962
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 48 km away
- 1930VI-VII23 July 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 78 km away
- 1903III-IV4 May 1903
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Valle Caudina earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 18 km away
- 1688VIII5 June 1688
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 21 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 27 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?
Limatola 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 Limatola today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Limatola. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Limatola a seismic area?
Limatola 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 Limatola?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Limatola was magnitude 3.9, on 16 December 2019.
When was the last quake near Limatola?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Limatola dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 3.2.
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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)