Earthquakes today in Pietravairano
Today, within 30 km: no earthquakes recorded (updated at 11:45). Latest: M1.0 on 12 October 2026 at 18:27, 1 km West of Macchia d'Isernia, 9 km deep.
Latest earthquake within 30 km
1 km West of Macchia d'Isernia
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 Pietravairano: 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 = 0.157 g (10% probability of exceedance in 50 years, rigid soil).
“Within 30 km”: epicentres less than 30 km from the centre of Pietravairano. “In the town”: quakes whose nearest town to the epicentre is Pietravairano.
The seismic history of Pietravairano
The earthquakes that were actually felt in Pietravairano over the centuries, with the intensity observed on site (Mercalli MCS scale).
- 2005NF21 May 2005
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Area Nolana earthquake (M4.1), epicentre 46 km away
- 2003NF30 December 2003
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Molise earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 66 km away
- 1998NF15 August 1998
Imperceptible: only instruments record it.
Isernino earthquake (M3.5), epicentre 27 km away
- 1997II19 March 1997
Very light: felt only by a few people at rest, on upper floors.
Sannio-Matese earthquake (M4.5), epicentre 38 km away
- 1990IV5 May 1990
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Potentino earthquake (M5.8), epicentre 146 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 40 km away
- 1970III-IV27 September 1970
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Mignano Monte Lungo earthquake (M4.6), epicentre 17 km away
- 1967F5 October 1967
Moderate: felt by many indoors; glasses and dishes rattle.
Teano earthquake (M4.9), epicentre 14 km away
- 1962V21 August 1962
Rather strong: felt by almost everyone; hanging objects swing.
Irpinia earthquake (M6.2), epicentre 65 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 6 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?
Pietravairano 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 Pietravairano today?
No, no quakes were recorded today within 30 km of Pietravairano. The latest dates back to 12 October 2026.
Is Pietravairano a seismic area?
Pietravairano 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 Pietravairano?
In the INGV catalogue since 2015, the strongest earthquake within 30 km of Pietravairano was magnitude 3.6, on 9 December 2024.
When was the last quake near Pietravairano?
The last quake recorded within 30 km of Pietravairano dates back to 12 October 2026, magnitude 1.0.
Tip. Click a nearby town to explore its seismicity.
Sources:INGV earthquake catalogueDBMI15 macroseismic historyCivil Protection seismic classification
Data: INGV — National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (CC-BY 4.0)