Earthquakes today in Marzano Appio
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:38). Latest: M1.1 on 5 September 2026 at 21:55, 2 km South-East of Piedimonte San Germano, 4 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
2 km South-East of Piedimonte San Germano
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 Marzano Appio: 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 = 0.133 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Marzano Appio. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Marzano Appio.
The seismic history of Marzano Appio
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Marzano Appio over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2003NF30 December 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 76 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 2003NF1 June 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Molise earthquake (M4.4), epicentre 75 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 2002IV-V1 November 2002
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Molise earthquake (M5.7), epicentre 81 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1992III16 March 1992
Light: felt by few people, like a passing truck.
Alta Valle del Volturno earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1990III-IV5 May 1990
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 156 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1970V-VI27 September 1970
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 7 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1962V21 August 1962
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 76 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1960VI11 January 1960
Strong: felt by everyone, many get scared; objects fall, first light damage to buildings.
Roccamonfina earthquake (M5.2), epicentre 6 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1930VI-VII23 July 1930
Very strong: hard to stand; chimneys and roof tiles fall, serious damage to weaker buildings.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.7), epicentre 110 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1902IV20 July 1902
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M3.8), epicentre 8 km away · observed at Vallecupa
- 1889III-IV8 December 1889
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Gargano earthquake (M5.5), epicentre 148 km away · observed at Marzano Appio (Grottola)
- 1873F13 December 1873
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 11 km away · observed at Vallecupa
…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 14 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?
Marzano Appio 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 Marzano Appio today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Marzano Appio. The latest dates back to 5 September 2026.
Is Marzano Appio a seismic area?
Marzano Appio 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 Marzano Appio?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Marzano Appio was magnitude 3.6, on 9 December 2024.
When was the last quake near Marzano Appio?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Marzano Appio dates back to 5 September 2026, magnitude 1.1.
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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)