Earthquakes today in Capriati a Volturno
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 10:47). Latest: M1.9 on 12 October 2026 at 19:45, 3 km North of Colli a Volturno, 10 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
3 km North of Colli a Volturno
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 Capriati a Volturno: 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 = 0.255 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Capriati a Volturno. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Capriati a Volturno.
The seismic history of Capriati a Volturno
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Capriati a Volturno over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2002IV1 November 2002
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 66 km away
- 1992IV16 March 1992
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alta Valle del Volturno earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 12 km away
- 1992IV15 March 1992
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Alta Valle del Volturno earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 17 km away
- 1984VI11 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 31 km away
- 1984VI7 May 1984
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 22 km away
- 1980V-VI23 November 1980
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Irpinia-Basilicata earthquake (M6.8), epicentre 119 km away
- 1927IV25 May 1927
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sannio earthquake (M5.0), epicentre 48 km away
- 1916III4 June 1916
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
San Pietro Infine earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 14 km away
- 1915V13 January 1915
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Marsica earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 78 km away
- 1904III9 June 1904
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 11 km away
- 1901IV31 July 1901
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sorano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 42 km away
- 1688VIII5 June 1688
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 42 km away
…and 13 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 sits above this source area: the deep structure where this area's earthquakes can originate.
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?
Capriati a Volturno records more quakes 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 Caserta4 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Capriati a Volturno today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Capriati a Volturno. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Capriati a Volturno a seismic area?
Capriati a Volturno 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 Capriati a Volturno?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Capriati a Volturno was magnitude 4.1, on 25 July 2026.
When was the last quake near Capriati a Volturno?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Capriati a Volturno dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.9.
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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)