Earthquakes today in Paolisi
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 12:24). Latest: M1.3 on 10 October 2026 at 11:06, 4 km South of Gioia Sannitica, 17 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
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 Paolisi: 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 = 0.181 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Paolisi. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Paolisi.
The seismic history of Paolisi
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Paolisi over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2006III-IV29 May 2006
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Gargano earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 140 km away
- 2005V21 May 2005
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 7 km away
- 2003III30 December 2003
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 72 km away
- 2003III-IV1 June 2003
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 73 km away
- 1997IV-V19 March 1997
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Sannio-Matese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 40 km away
- 1990V-VI5 May 1990
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 104 km away
- 1981VII14 February 1981
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti di Avella earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 6 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 63 km away
- 1962V-VI21 August 1962
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 39 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 63 km away
- 1903VI4 May 1903
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Valle Caudina earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 1 km away
- 1688F5 June 1688
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 28 km away
…and 2 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 26 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?
Paolisi is about average for its province in recorded quakes.
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 Paolisi today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Paolisi. The latest dates back to 10 October 2026.
Is Paolisi a seismic area?
Paolisi 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 Paolisi?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Paolisi was magnitude 4.0, on 25 October 2025.
When was the last quake near Paolisi?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Paolisi dates back to 10 October 2026, magnitude 1.3.
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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)