Earthquakes today in Galluccio
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:36). Latest: M2.0 on 4 October 2026 at 01:49, 2 km West of Belmonte Castello, 10 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
2 km West of Belmonte Castello
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 Galluccio: 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 = 0.124 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Galluccio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Galluccio.
The seismic history of Galluccio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Galluccio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 1997IV19 March 1997
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Sannio-Matese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 57 km away
- 1990IV5 May 1990
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 165 km away
- 1984VI-VII7 May 1984
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Monti della Meta earthquake (M5.9), epicentre 37 km away
- 1973VI5 November 1973
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Cassinese earthquake (M4.3), epicentre 24 km away
- 1970VI27 September 1970
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 4 km away
- 1916IV4 June 1916
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
San Pietro Infine earthquake (M4.2), epicentre 11 km away
- 1914IV12 June 1914
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Cassinese earthquake (M4.7), epicentre 16 km away
- 1902F20 July 1902
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 5 km away
- 1893IV-V25 January 1893
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Vallo di Diano earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 150 km away · observed at Calabritto
- 1889III-IV8 December 1889
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Gargano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 154 km away
- 1873F13 December 1873
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 7 km away
- 1688VIII5 June 1688
Ruinous: partial collapses in ordinary buildings, widespread heavy damage.
Sannio earthquake (M7.1), epicentre 52 km away
…and 9 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 16 km from Venafro, 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?
Galluccio 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 Caserta4 events · last 30 daysCampania region51 events · last 30 daysFrequently asked questions
Were there earthquakes near Galluccio today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Galluccio. The latest dates back to 4 October 2026.
Is Galluccio a seismic area?
Galluccio 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 Galluccio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Galluccio was magnitude 3.6, on 9 December 2024.
When was the last quake near Galluccio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Galluccio dates back to 4 October 2026, magnitude 2.0.
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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)